The seventh-century Christian mystic Saint Isaac the Syrian
asks, "What is a charitable heart? It is a heart which is burning with love for
the whole creation, for men, for the birds, for the beasts . . . for all
creatures. He who has such a heart cannot see or call to mind a creature without
his eyes being filled with tears by reason of the immense compassion which
seizes his heart; a heart which is softened and can no longer bear to see or
learn from others of any suffering, even the smallest pain being inflicted upon
a creature. That is why such a man never ceases to pray for the animals . . .
moved by the infinite pity which reigns in the hearts of those who are becoming
united with God."
Buddhism
+Buddhism and
Animals -- Articles on Buddhism and Animal
Liberation.
"The Vegan Question";
A Buddhist nun is asking vegans for their feedback.
abuddhistperspective.org/;
abuddhistperspective.org/journal/
+Shabkar promotes vegetarianism as a way of life for Buddhists of all schools. It is based on the teachings of Shabkar Tsodruk Rangdrol (1781-1851), a Tibetan yogi who espoused vegetarianism. Contact info@shabkar.org.
Christian + Discussion of the word
"Dominion" in the Bible + Jesus Christ - The First Animal Rights
Activist
+The American Scientific Affiliation describes itself as a "fellowship of Christians in science." It is based in Ipswich, Mass. Its Web site includes the writings of members who reconcile their faith with the use of laboratory animals. Search under "animal rights." Contact 978-356-5656.
+Animal Families is a ministry that promotes the caring stewardship of animals as a biblical principle. It is a division of Russell Ministries. Contact info@animalfamilies.org.
+Catholic Concern for Animals in the United States would like to increase animal rights and animal welfare activism within the Catholic Church. Contact cca@catholic-animals.org.
+The Christian Bowhunters of America is based in Greenville, Ohio, and promotes Christianity among bowhunters. Its statement of faith includes biblical verses that it says support hunting. It maintains a list of chapters nationwide. Contact 937-548-0623.
+The Christian Deer Hunters Association is based in Silver Lake, Minn., and encourages the hunting of deer as a means to Christian fellowship and faith. Tom Rakow is its founder. Contact 320-327-2266, tom@rockdove.com.
+The Christian Hunters and Anglers Association seeks to encourage men to adopt an outdoor lifestyle as a way of deepening their Christian faith. The association, which is based in Tyler, Texas, advocates and engages in the hunting of animals. Contact 903-312-7390.
+The Christian Vegetarian Association promotes the practice of vegetarianism as a Christian principle. It is based in Cleveland and has a British chapter as well. Contact 216-283-6702, cva@christianveg.org.
+The Episcopal Network for Animal Welfare is a volunteer organization of clergy and lay people within the Episcopal Church who would like to raise awareness of animal welfare in Episcopal congregations. It maintains a list of "animal-friendly" congregations. Contact Sue Grisham, enaw@franciscan-anglican.com.
+The Healing Species provides classroom curricula and programs that bring rescued animals into schools in the belief that engaging children with animals will teach them compassion and prevent animal cruelty. Its Web site includes a statement of belief in a "Higher Power," "Creator" and "Lord." Cheri Brown Thompson is its founder and director. It is based in Orangeburg, S.C. Contact cheri@healingspecies.org.
+The Universal Equalitarian Church is based on the principle that all species are created equal. It is based in Lamar, Mo. Contact 417-398-2800, equalitarian2003@yahoo.com.
+Universal Life is a Christian community that takes animal rights and welfare as one of its main concerns. Its American community is based in Woodbridge, Conn. Contact 800-846-2691.
+Vegetarian Friends is a Quaker organization dedicated to helping Quakers and others keep a vegetarian diet. The group publishes a monthly journal, The Peaceable Table, whose editor is Gracia Fay Ellwood. Contact graciafay@mac.com.
Discrediting the Bible
(to those who tell us passages in the Bible mean only what THEY say it means)
+
Biblevotes --
The Bible's Unholy Origins
by Robert L.
Johnson. Also, 8 pages of Absurdities, Inconsistencies, Errors, Flaws,
Humanists, Bad Precepts, Problems, and Vulgarities in the Bible
+
Boomer Bible --
Boomer
Bible by R.F. Laird -- humorous or sacrilege, depending
JEWISH
+Jewish Veg is the Web site of Jewish Vegetarians of North America. It is dedicated to promoting vegetarianism among Jews by linking it to Halakhah (Jewish law). Richard Schwartz is the president of Jewish Vegetarians of North America, which is based in Newport News, Va. Contact via the Web site.
+Ethical Kapparot" Urged by Editor of Jewish Journal +Jews for Animal Rights promotes the vegetarian teachings of Rabbi Avraham Kuk, the first chief rabbi of Israel , through Micah Publications, its publishing arm. Contact micah@micahbooks.com.
NEW AGE
+The Culture of Life Community describes itself as "a social-spiritual media, education, and commerce network designed to support individuals, communities, and the world to move from the predatory, exploitive consciousness of the culture of death to the Culture of Life, a loving lifestyle based on alive spirituality, alive people, alive relationships, alive parenting, alive food, and alive earth." It includes the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Patagonia, Ariz., and was founded by Dr. Gabriel Cousens. Contact 866-394-2520.
NONDENOMINATIONAL
+Animal Chaplains offers spiritual services, resources and information for clergy and laypeople about animals. It was founded by Nancy Cronk, an ordained Universal Life Church minister. Its Web site includes a list of animal chaplains around the country. Contact 303-766-3123, animalclergy@aol.com.
