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Do animals have rights? Actually, according to God, they do! Deuteronomy 25:4 says not to "muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain." Proverbs 12:10 tells us "a righteous man regards the life of his animal." Exodus 20:10 gives cattle the Sabbath day off. These rights, however, never supercede the authority and responsibilities given to humanity. As Christians, then, we are to act responsibly toward animals; our pets and farm animals should be cared and provided for. Acts of cruelty toward them are certainly out. However, animals are not human substitutes! Many of us have dogs or cats for pets. We love them, and they become like a part of the family. But they are not family.
Mike Ford
Animal Idolatry
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