In the Judeo-Christian tradition, what importance does naming animals have for h
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In the Judeo-Christian tradition, what importance does naming animals have for humans? There is no importance, since God created animals and humans. Just as in naming children, naming animals (pig, cow. dog. etc.) creates a connection and moral responsibility to care for the animals. Naming indicates that people will have complete dominance over the animals. Animals have equal footing with humans. The author suggests that animals are placed below humans in a hierarchy for which reason? Humans need animals lower on the hierarchy because humans use them for gain and pleasure. Ail humans consider animals as having equal footing as humans. Christian tradition, along with other religions, consider that animals have a soul They are placed lower on the hierarchy due to ethical reasoning. It is a moral obligation to treat animals with respect How do Rachels and Rachels (2010) discuss how animals earn this right? Animals are equal to humans Animals were given this right since they were created by God Animals are able to suffer pain and fool misery Dogs and cats should be treated with respect, but other animals not so much.Explanation / Answer
1)b)Just as in naming chikdren,naming animals(pig,cow,dog,etc.)creates a connection and moral responsibility to care for the animals.
2)c)Christian tradition,along with other religions ,consider that animals have a soul.
3)b)Animals are given this right since they were created by god.