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Despite ancient tenets of the world's great religions and modern ethical principles, we treat both domesticated and wild animals with almost unimaginable cruelty to “increase profits,” and for “sport” and “fashion.” Can we take our own ethics and religions seriously enough to stop a cycle which begins with cruelty to animals and ends with vilence against people?
Every day, the pressures of development, agriculture, and population growth lead to the destruction of natural habitat. Habitat destruction, in turn reduces populations of plants and animals, leading to extinctions in the worst cases, and to lowered efficiency among ecosystems. If, as many scientists believe, these systems are tightly interelated and interdependent, are we poisoning our own well?
The same practices supporting the cruel treatment of animals and the destruction of the environment are known to be the direct cause of diseases, formerly rare or unknown, which now kill thousands and cause suffering among millions. Can we survive without far-reaching changes in our “conventional practices?
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Losing Paradise
The Growing Threat to Our Animals, Our Environment, and Ourselves. Paul Irwin introduces his work on man, animals, the environment, and the challenges of creating a humane society on earth with these words (excerpts from the introduction): As we begin the twenty-first century and the new millennium, one of the major issues facing America and the worlds is the place and plight of animals. For the creatures of the plante, the next century could be the best of times or the worst of times. The choice is ours After the Great Flood, the Lord spoke to Noah about the birds, the fish and “all that moveth upon the earth.” “Into your hand they are delivered,” said the Lord.
We must understand that the decisions we make in the next few decades will determine the fate, not only of the world's animals, but probably of humans as well. And our past actions do not bode well for our future.
If we do not change our ways early in the third millennium, we will surely destroy much of those natural resources, systems and treasures that make our lives enjoyable, worthwhile, and indeed possible. In fact, the fundamental challenge facing hunaity at this time is the need to build a truly humane society. Such a concept includes respecting and caring for the lives of the other creeatures whth which we share this plante; taking into consideratin the needs of future generations; and operating on principles of sustainability and concern for the natural environment.
The conservation of our natural resources is thus the overriding issue of our times, but it must be a compassionate conservation, one that is inextricably linked to the humane treatment of all animals - including, of course, people. If we can build a truly humane society, tremendous improvements can be made in the lives of humans and animals. The development of such a society shoudl be a priority for anyone who cares about the fate of the planet, and the well-being of animals, nature and future generations of humans.