Our Seventh Principle calls us to respect “the interdependent web of all existence,” and that certainly includes all creatures that dwell here on planet earth. As household companions, animals bring us joy; in the wild, animals can strike awe within us. Animals can bring healing and assistance. This service explores our varied relationships with the animal kingdom, and even raises the question about whether the First Principle should call for recognizing “the inherent worth and dignity of every being” in addition to every “person.”

Topics: animals