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The Amazing Johnathan
The Amazing Johnathan

The Amazing Johnathan, whose real name is Johnathan Winters, is an American magician and comedian. He is known for his unique magic performances and humorous style, often showcasing his talents on television and stage. Born on September 9, 1958, Johnathan Winters began his career in the 1980s and remains active in the entertainment industry today. more

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“What I build upon I shall be told is a folly that wise men are not guilty of: I own it; but whilst it proceeds from a real passion inherent in our nature, it is sufficient to demonstrate that we are born with a repugnancy to the killing, and consequently the eating of animals; for it is impossible that a natural appetite should ever prompt us to act, or desire others to do, what we have an aversion to, be it as foolish as it will.”

“Christian theology provides some of the best arguments for respecting animal life and for taking seriously animals as partners with us within God's creation. It may be ironical that this tradition, once thought of as the bastion of human moral exclusivity, should now be seen as the seed-bed for a creative understanding of animal liberation.”