Treatment of animals (animal testing)
In this lesson, we will look at religious responses to animal testing.
Treatment of animals (animal testing)
In this lesson, we will look at religious responses to animal testing.
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Key learning points
- Cosmetic and medical testing on animals
- Christian and Islamic views on stewardship of animals
- Non-religious views (utilitarianism)
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
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8 Questions
Q1.
Which of the options below is NOT a way in which Humanists may respond to environmental issues?
Reduce how much meat and dairy they eat
Stop buying 'fast fashion'
Swap to an eco-friendly energy provider
Q2.
Which of the options below is NOT a similarity between verses about creation in the Bible and the Qur'an?
God / Allah continues to take part in creation in the world
The universe was created by God / Allah
The universe was created in six days
Q3.
The Qur'an gives a detailed outline of what happened on each day of creation. True or false?
True
Q4.
Select the correct summary of the Big Bang theory
The Big Bang theory is a TV program about scientists
The Big Bang theory is the scientific theory that the earth was created when two other planets collided.
The Big Bang theory is the scientific theory that the universe was caused when two rocks collided.
Q5.
Which of the groups below usually interprets the Bible symbolically?
Conservative
Fundamentalist
Humanist
Q6.
What religion is the following quotation from? ‘The world and all that is in it belong to the Lord; the earth and all who live on it are his.’
Islam
Q7.
Where does the Qur'an say animal life came from?
Allah created all creatures from clay
It grew from the ground like plants
Space
Q8.
Which of the answers below is the best summary of the theory of evolution?
Evolution is the theory that all species that exist today have always existed throughout the history of the earth.
Evolution is the theory that humans descended from apes.
Evolution is when a creature changes over time to adapt to its environment. For example, a giraffe's neck may stretch through it's life to reach higher leaves.
5 Questions
Q1.
Which view says that human life is special because it's created by God?
Khalifa
Situation ethics
Utilitarianism
Q2.
Muslims and Christians disagree when it comes to medical testing, true or false?
True
Q3.
Which is the correct example of Muhammad being kind to animals?
Muhammad always stopped to talk to cats and give them treats
Muhammad loved animals and set up the first animal hospital
Muhammad was a vegan. He campaigned for Muslims to give up meat and dairy
Q4.
Which of the definitions below fits with cosmetic testing
Cosmetic testing is when makeup is put on animals to see if it will make them look younger
Cosmetic testing is when makeup is put on animals to see whether it makes them look better
Cosmetic testing is when medicines are tested on animals to see if they are safe and effective for humans
Q5.
What does utilitarianism say about medical testing?
Medical testing is acceptable because it is a good way of helping the Ummah
Medical testing is acceptable because it is the most loving thing to do to save human lives
Medical testing is unacceptable because it is bad stewardship of the environment