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“The biblical case for vegetarianism does not rest on the view that killing may never be allowable in the eyes of God, rather on the view that killing is always a grave matter. When we have to kill to live we may do so, but when we do not, we should live otherwise.”

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Andrew Linzey is a British theologian known for his contributions to animal rights and ecotheology. His research focuses on Christian ethics, animal welfare, and environmental protection. more

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