Religion-based perspective and influences on use of animals in research

Karunarathna, Ureshani and Yapa, Piumika and Menike, A. I. S. and Ganesh, Lakshy and Ganesh, KSV Angu Bala and Thilakarathna, Amandi and Gunatilake, Mangala and Singh, Vijay Pal and Md Isa, Muhammad Lokman and Poosala, Suresh and Baumans, Vera (2024) Religion-based perspective and influences on use of animals in research. Journal of Laboratory Animal Science, 7 (2). pp. 61-73. E-ISSN 2583-9365

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Abstract

All religions are concerned with the care and welfare of animals, paying respect to the animals. Beliefs and attitudes towards animals that are based on religious and cultural perspectives play an important role in human-animal relationships. Christian attitudes have been impacted by Western philosophical consideration of human-animal relationships, whereas Eastern religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam) and their teachings impose varying values on the existence of animals. Even though their justifications affect the views of individuals and their feelings toward animal testing, scientists continue to employ animals in their research. Even though it is impossible to underestimate the worth of a life, this article describes the religious perspectives on animal existence and harming to animals.

Item Type:	Article (Review)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Laboratory Animals, Religion, Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam.
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QL Zoology R Medicine > R Medicine (General) T Technology > T Technology (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Institute of Planetary Survival for Sustainable Well-Being (PLANETIIUM)
Depositing User:	Dr Muhammad lokman M Isad
Date Deposited:	13 Aug 2024 11:20
Last Modified:	13 Aug 2024 11:20
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/113880

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