What do Christians think about testing on animals?

What do Christians think about testing on animals?

Animal experiments – many Christians believe that animal experiments are acceptable if they result in benefits for human beings, eg advances in medical treatment. Animal experiments are considered unacceptable for the development of cosmetics.

What does the Bible say about using animals for testing?

Dr. Billy Graham has noted, “The Bible teaches that we are not to abuse or punish animals in a cruel way. God has created them, and while mankind is given dominion over the animals, we are not to treat them cruelly.”

What Jesus said about animals?

Proverbs 12:10 which says that a “righteous man cares about his animal’s health”. Matthew 10:29 in which Jesus identifies sparrows as animals which are not valued by humans, but which God still knows and remembers.

What does God say about being cruel to animals?

Domestic Animals: “A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel” (Proverbs 12:10). Throughout the Bible, God shows how He expects us to care for our animals in practical ways. God also commanded us to give our animals rest on the same day.

What does the Bible say about treating animals?

In Genesis 9:3-4 God tells us that a person cannot cut off the limb of a living animal. In Exodus, the Ten Commandments reminds us that we are supposed to treat animals with respect and care, particularly those who work our lands.

Is it a sin to experiment on animals?

They may be domesticated to help man in his work and leisure. Medical and scientific experimentation on animals is a morally acceptable practice if it remains within reasonable limits and contributes to caring for or saving human lives.

How does the Bible say we should treat animals?

What does Bible say about dogs?

Revelation 22:15: “For without [are] dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.” Philippians 3:2: “Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.” Proverbs 26:11: “As a dog returneth to his vomit, [so] a fool returneth to his folly.”

What does the Bible say about man dominion over animals?

Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.”

What does God say about animals going to heaven?

Indeed, the Bible does confirm that there are animals in Heaven. Isaiah 11:6 describes several types (predator and prey) living in peace with one another. If God created animals for the Garden of Eden to give us a picture of His ideal place, He will surely include them in Heaven, God’s perfect new Eden!