What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "Should we value animals as highly as human beings?"
Answer
No, the quotations do not present human beings and animals as equal: Human beings are described as created in God’s image and as having special worth. At the same time, animals should be treated with compassion; humanity’s dominion over animals gives people no right to cause them pain or make them suffer.
The special worth of human beings and care for animals
»“How much more is a man worth than a sheep? Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.” […] “Thus greater care was shown to a dumb animal than to a man who was created in the image of God.” […] “The gospel sets a high value upon the human being […] and teaches tender sympathy for his needs and sufferings.”«
Do not make animals suffer
»“The animals were created to serve man; but he has no right to cause them pain through harsh treatment or cruel overwork.”«
Original Sources (English)
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Hello, I am Stephan Krol. I started this Ellen White website to make the writings of Ellen G. White and the Adventist pioneers easier to access for everyone.
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