Paws and Prayers: The Heavenly Debate on Animal Afterlife
I was an atheist for much of my life. I didn’t believe in heaven, so I didn’t think it was possible for animals—or humans—to go there.
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A Reflection on Christ’s Compassion
A PETA staffer reflects on Matthew 14:14 and how it teaches us to turn our compassion into action for animals.
Everything Is Connected: Reflections on Pope Francis’ ‘Laudate Deum’ (‘Praise God’)
Just as there’s an important intersection between animal rights and other social justice issues, being committed to caring for God’s creation and fighting for our planet’s survival go hand in hand.
A Spiritual Reflection: Biblical Prophecy and the Call for Vegan Living
Reflections on Isaiah 11:6–7 and its implications for the future of peace on the planet—for humans and all other animals.
An Ode to Animals: ‘No Room, Save in the Heart’ by Ann Cottrell Free
‘No Room, Save the Heart’ by author Ann Cottrell Free is a deeply moving exploration of our relationship with—and responsibility to—animals.
‘Fearfully and Wonderfully Made’: A Reflection on God’s Remarkable Animals
The Bible tells us that every living being was perfectly created by God. He alone knows every one of us, including the majestic animals who fill the land, sea, and sky.
Tormenting Bulls Dishonors the Church—Urge Pope Francis to Condemn It
Sign our petition urging the Pope to call for an end to the violent torment and killing of bulls, which is often perpetrated on religious holidays.
Ensnaring God’s Animals in Glue Traps Must End—Your Church Can Lead the Way
PETA LAMBS’ Facts About Glue Traps Every Believer Should Read
Looking to the Animals: A Spiritual Reflection on Job 12
ShareTweetLooking to the Animals By a PETA staffer “But ask the animals, and they will teach you ….” Job 12:7 The story of Job encapsulates our need to confront and make sense of suffering. He loses everything, yet he clings to his faith and his unwavering hope for justice. After he cries out to God, […]
Praying Psalm 16:1—A Spiritual Reflection on the Hope of Animals
A PETA staffer reflects on Psalm 16:1 and its implications for how followers of Christ can pray for animals.