"We know now, as we have always known instinctively, that animals can suffer as much as human beings. Their emotions and their sensitivity are often stronger than those of a human being. Various philosophers and religious leaders tried to convince their disciples and followers that animals are nothing more than machines without a soul, without feelings. However, anyone who has ever lived with an animal - be it a dog, a bird or even a mouse - knows that this theory is a brazen lie, invented to justify cruelty.
Once you have met a cow (insert any animal here), looked into their sweet peaceful eyes, and acknowledged their spirit and desire of a happy, long life, you cannot do anything to harm them.
I have hope that you will go against the current, and become a voice for them!
"We can see quite plainly that our present civilization is built on the exploitation of animals, just as past civilisations were built on the exploitation of slaves."
"For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed, he who sows the seed of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love."
It’s true: You can eat a few animal foods now and then without raising risk for chronic disease. That’s not a reason to consume foods that are not required in the diet, have no unique health benefits, and can never fit into a lifestyle built on principles of compassion.
From Gary L Francione, The Abolitionist Approach:
“Never seek to be part of the mainstream. It is polluted with the very worst toxin: indifference.”
From : D. Raza
My food is grown on fields and trees, NOT in wombs and cages.
From the child next door:
Animals are my friends... I don't want to hurt them.
From the complex to the simple. From the ancient to contemporary. From now till all the cages are empty:
"Thou shalt not kill" does not apply to murder of one's own kind only, but to all living beings; and this Commandment was inscribed in the human breast long before it was proclaimed from Sinai. ~Leo Tolstoy
Free on line viewing of Earthlings. Make the connection.
“Never seek to be part of the mainstream. It is polluted with the very worst toxin: indifference.”
My food is grown on fields and trees, NOT in wombs and cages.
Animals are my friends... I don't want to hurt them.
"Thou shalt not kill" does not apply to murder of one's own kind only, but to all living beings; and this Commandment was inscribed in the human breast long before it was proclaimed from Sinai. ~Leo Tolstoy
