Cross, S. (2009) On the Menu: Animal Welfare: They are what we eat. Brighton, UK. Pen Press. (The author comprehensively explores the treatment of animals bred and killed for food in the UK).
Linzey, A. Revd. Professor. (2009) Why Animal Suffering Matters: Philosophy, Theology, And Practical Ethics. New York. Oxford University Press. (We are faced with a moral issue to protect an innocent life and alleviate suffering). The author is an important Christian voice in support of animal theology and has written a number of books on it).
Lymbery, P and Oakeshott I. (2014) Farmageddon: The True Cost of Cheap Meat. London. Bloomsbury Publishing. (This book investigates what goes on behind closed doors in the farming industry and how we can support good practice. Informative and Life-changing).
Sargent, T. (1996) ANIMAL RIGHTS AND WRONGS: A Biblical Perspective. London. Hodder & Stoughton. (Anyone who doubts whether kindness to animals belongs to the service of God should read this book).
Scully, M. (2011) DOMINION: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy. London. Souvenir Press Ltd. (This is articulate and compelling on the moral and ethical responsibilities humans must consider in their treatment of animals).
Singer, P. (2015) ANIMAL LIBERATION. London. Penguin Random House. (The author is a renowned moral philosopher. Although he is a vegan, this book is quite pragmatic in its discussion of different diets including ones that incorporate meat. It lays out the pros and cons of different meats and seafood in ways that balance a range of concerns.)
Spedding, C. (2000) ANIMAL WELFARE. London. Earthscan Publications Limited. (This explains the nature and scale of the current animal welfare problem and provides a clear and objective account of the major issues).
Thomson, J. (2012) Living Cruelty Free: Live A More Compassionate Life. Warwick, UK. Greatest Guides Limited. (This is an essential guide for anyone who wants to become a more ethical shopper and offers tips on how we can be kinder to animals and each other).
SCRIPTURE INDEX
Genesis 1:26-28, 30
Exodus 23:5
Deuteronomy: 25:4
Job 38, 39
Psalms 36:6, 104:11,14,17,18,21,26,27-28, 31…145:9…150:6
Proverbs 12:10…27:23
Ecclesiastes 3:18-21
Isaiah 11:6-8
Matthew 6:26…10:29
Ephesians 1:9,10
Colossians 1:19, 20…3:12
Most information for this website was gathered from animal welfare groups, mainly from Compassion in World Farming, but also Animal Aid.