A Rat Is a Pig Is a Dog Is a Boy


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Over the past thirty years, as Wesley J. Smith details in his latest book, the concept of animal rights has been seeping into the very bone marrow of Western culture. One reason for this development is that the term “animal rights” is so often used very loosely, to mean simply being nicer to animals. But although animal rights groups do sometimes focus their activism on promoting animal welfare, the larger movement they represent is actually advancing a radical belief system. For some activists, the animal rights ideology amounts to a quasi religion, one whose central doctrine declares a moral equivalency between the value of animal lives and the value of human lives. Animal rights ideologues embrace their beliefs with a fervor that is remarkably intense and sustained, to the point that many dedicate their entire lives to “speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves.” Some believe their cause to be so righteous that it entitles them to cross the line from legitimate advocacy to vandalism and harassment, or even terrorism against medical researchers, the fur and food industries, and others they accuse of abusing animals. All people who love animals and recognize their intrinsic worth can agree with Wesley J. Smith that human beings owe animals respect, kindness, and humane care. But Smith argues eloquently that our obligation to humanity matters more, and that granting “rights” to animals would inevitably diminish human dignity. In making this case with reason and passion, A Rat Is a Pig Is a Dog Is a Boy strikes a major blow against a radically antihuman dogma.




The Case for Animal Rights


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THE argument for animal rights, a classic since its appearance in 1983, from the moral philosophical point of view. With a new preface.




Fellow Creatures


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Presents a compelling new view of our moral relationships to the other animals







The Animal Rights Debate


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Do all animals have rights? Is it morally wrong to use mice or dogs in medical research, or rabbits and cows as food? How ought we resolve conflicts between the interests of humans and those of other animals? Philosophical inquiry is essential in addressing such questions; the answers given must have enormous practical importance. Here for the first time in the same volume, the animal rights debate is argued deeply and fully by the two most articulate and influential philosophers representing the opposing camps. Each makes his case in turn to the opposing case. The arguments meet head on: Are we humans morally justified in using animals as we do? A vexed and enduring controversy here receives its deepest and most eloquent exposition.







Notes and Queries


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Putting Humans First


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This book challenges the notion that humans aren't any more important than, say, ants, and ethics and politics must be adjusted accordingly as not to rank human concerns as primary.




KJV Apologetics Study Bible


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Now available in the King James Version (KJV), the KJV Apologetics Study Bible helps today’s Christians better understand, defend, and proclaim their beliefs in an age of increasing moral and spiritual relativism. With new articles and extensive study material from leading apologists, this edition equips readers for deeper engagement with today’s theological issues and questions, allowing them to understand what they believe, why they believe it, and how to defend it. Includes commentary from more than ninety leading apologists, such as Ted Cabal, Lee Strobel, Chuck Colson, Paul Copan, Norm Geisler, Hank Hanegraaff, Josh McDowell, Albert Mohler, J.P. Moreland, and many more—plus a lead article by Lee Strobel (author of The Case for Christ). FEATURES: Apologetics-focused study notes Apologetics articles from leading apologists “Twisted Scripture” explanations for commonly misunderstood passages Profiles of Christian apologists Presentation page Book introductions 2-column text 9.75-point type size Black-letter text Smyth-sewn binding, ribbon marker Full-color maps The KJV Apologetics Study Bible features the authorized version of the King James translation (KJV). The KJV is one of the bestselling versions of all time and captures the beauty and majesty of God’s Word for those who love the rich heritage and reverent language of this rendering of the Holy Bible. Whether you’re looking for a Christian devotional Bible, a great resource for your Bible studies or a study Bible for women, men, or students, KJV Bibles by Holman help you deepen your relationship with God.