A Secular Perspective on Animal Liberation with Kim Socha
What do atheism and veganism have in common? More than you might think, according to Kim Socha, author of the new book “Animal Liberation and Atheism: Dismantling the Procrustean Bed”. Often reviled for their political beliefs, Kim has noted that there is a trend for many animal advocates to subscribe to a secular ethic. She...
Atheists and Rational Thinkers: How a Facebook Phenomenon Opened its Mind to Animal Rights
Justin Watson of Atheists and Rational Thinkers talks to AV about intersections between atheism and veganism. As the moderator of a very large and active discussion forum, Watson shares his insights about the arguments that work best to persuade participants to consider animals in their reasoning about right and wrong.
So was Jesus a Vegetarian? A Faith Embracing All Creatures addresses Christian Vegans’ Most Frequently Asked Questions
Ever found yourself in a debate about whether the Bible is for or against eating animals? Andy Alexis-Baker, co-editor of the book “A Faith Embracing All Creatures”, delves into that (surprisingly layered) question in an interview that will fascinate animal advocates of all religious stripes.
Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Advocacy in Egypt
Society for Protection of Animal Rights in Egypt (SPARE) is the first organization in Egypt to advocate on behalf of all animals. During this interview, we are joined by SPARE’s Mona Khalil in Cairo who describes how volunteers run an animal shelter, a mobile equine clinic, and a series of diverse campaigns. We find out what...
Igniting a Debate: Environmentalism, Religion, and a Call to Action
On this week’s show we connect with Steve Best, who co-edited the provocative anthology Igniting a Revolution: Voices in Defense of the Earth, and Lisa Kemmerer who contributed a chapter entitled, “In the Beginning: God Created the Earth and ‘Ecoterrorism'”. First, Best introduces Igniting a Revolution and discusses “revolutionary environmentalism”, a central theme of the book. He...
Feeding the Spirit: Vegetarianism and the Hare Krishna Movement
Hare Krishna followers are generally known for their sumptuous cooking and joyous dancing and singing, but few Westerners understand the history and philosophy of the movement, its influence on the rise of vegetarianism, and its relevance to animal welfare and rights. Join us for a conversation with Hindu scholar and disciple of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta...
Cheri Huber, Zen Buddhist and author of the essay One Less Act of Violence
It is my pleasure to announce this week’s guest on Animal Voices, Cheri Huber. Cheri has been studying and teaching Zen Buddhism for 30 years. She is well-known for her many books, including There Is Nothing Wrong with You, The Fear Book, The Depression Book, and When You’re Falling, Dive: The Power of Acceptance. Her article, One Less Act of...
Irfan Ali of Islamic Concern for Animals
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