Sustainable-farming advocates seem to be against synthetic or “in-vitro”
meat, which in the near future might be widely available. These in-vitro
meat would not only alleviate tremendous animal suffering but could help
restore the health of the environment as currently factory farms pollute the
air, soil and water aside of depleting Earth of resources. Why the
opposition? James McWilliams on The Atlantic’s food blog says that "The
politics of meat is the politics of self interest — no matter what side of
the debate one is on — and, as is always the case, everyone’s interest is
fiercely protected except that of the animals,"... "Without these small
family farms, and without animals being humanely raised to be slaughtered,
the movement’s turf would shrink."
Small-family farmers voice that they care about their animals; however, they
still cause intentional suffering to them by mutilating their bodies without
pain-relief (tail-docking, castration, etc.) and slaughtering them while
young and healthy. Caring involves deep respect and compassion that should
lead us to allow God’s animals to enjoy their God-given rights in peace and
justice on Earth.
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