... Animals existed for the use of mankind alone and have no rights because they do not share our nature. Therefore it would be acceptable to test on animals because is could be a benefit to the survival of children if a cure to a disease is found they would increase in number and live all over the earth and bring it under their control, by curing diseases. It would not matter that the animals were mistreated. On the other hand it could also be seen that we are put in control of all the animals and have stewardship over them, we should look after and care for them so we shouldn't be testing on them. This is the most widely accepted modern Christian view. Deuteronomy 20v 19-20 teaches us that whatever we do (like going to war) we should never harm the environment (we should protect the trees plants and animals). ...

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