The impending encyclical of Pope Francis has many Christians thinking how man should relate to our environment. But the discussions tend to focus on issues like man-made climate change, which can cause us to overlook equally important environmental stewardship concerns, such as the welfare of animals.
Why should Christians care about the ethical treatment of animals? Because animals are the second most important aspect of creation, says Randy Alcorn, and the first most important thing, outside of other humans and our relationship with God, that we must care for.
Dan Darling, vice president of communications at the Ethic and Religious Liberty Commission, interviews Alcorn about how the Bible informs our care for and value of animals.
