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In the Bible it says that animals were put here to be of use to Man, that we are to shepherd them and use them as we see fit. How can I convince environmentalists that the true purpose of animals are to be of use to Man?
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It is important to understand that both environmentalism and Christianity share many of the same values, including a respect for the environment and nature as God’s creation. You can acknowledge the value of conserving our environment and the importance of respecting animal habitats while still emphasizing that humans should use animals as provided for in the Bible. Showing respect for animal habitats and supporting conservation efforts is also consistent with the scriptural charge to 'look after and tend the garden' in Genesis 2:15. You may further challenge environmentalists to think about the implications of their policy positions for poor communities who rely on healthy animal populations and traditional uses of wild resources to survive. Pointing out that their policies can often serve to benefit the wealthy while marginalizing the poor can be an effective way of highlighting an unrecognized or neglected dimension of the debate. Ultimately, we should always be looking for ways to cooperate with and learn from each other and recognize that none of us has all of the answers, particularly in complex and evolving issues such as this.