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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
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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Environmentalists may be opposed to the use of animals for economic gain or resource exploitation, but they generally recognize that animals serve an important role as part of ecosystems and can also provide a wide range of beneficial services to humans. For example, they provide recreational opportunities, maintain water quality and air quality, and provide food and materials to people. They also help to combat soil erosion and serve as pollinators of flowers and crops. Consequently, an understanding of how animals can contribute to healthy, sustainable human-animal relationships should be cultivated through responsible resource management. Such relationships respect animals, recognize their intrinsic value, and benefit both people and the environment.