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This is a reminder that we do have a resolution to "support ethical care of animals" in the Church's archives.
I just gave GC2003 Resolution D016 a "thumbs up" on "Stumble Upon". Since it was the first time anyone highlighted that web page, I had to write a review. Since adding some hyperlinks here, this is an "amended" version.
It is important for Episcopalians to know that our Church has a resolution on supporting the ethical care of animals in our archives. With so much controversy over a couple of things that get people worked up, everything else "collects dust". This is an FYI for those who didn't know, and a call to become educated on the way animals are treated by the animal use industries, and to do something about it, to make the world a more humane place for animals. But we should not wait for the Office of Government Relations to send out e-alerts on animal protection legislation, because it is 2008 now, and they haven't yet.
Please take the initiative to visit a site like the Humane Society of the United States, Farm Sanctuary or others to learn about the various issues, and any legislation that is in the works.
The Bishop of California went public as an endorser of the California humane farming initiative. Other Californians should follow his lead, and vote "Yes" on November 4, 2008.
Look beyond how animal (ab)use benefits you personally, and think about what life is really like for them every day of their lives. Look at who profits by keeping things the way they are, and how they do it in ads, in the media, with lobbyists, etc. Look to see who is against the animal rights advocates, and find out what their motivation is, who they represent, who pays them, etc. Then we can begin to break the myths, and get on with creating a better world for "the least of these" of the Church's concerns.
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