Thursday, October 8, 2009

ANIMAL RIGHTS AND HUMAN BEINGS RIGHTS

For many persons who listen to commercials appealing to animal rights enthusiasts for financial support in order to reduce the cruelty to animals throughout the world, one may take from these commercials that animals seem to have more priority in the world than "homo sapiens." With all the fuss about respect for animals of all types and dimensions, the understanding notions are that as human beings we should be better stewards of our environments involving the proper care of these God-given animals. However, the line is drawn when the domestic animals under human stewardship appear to be getting better and superior treatment even above human beings. Cruelty to animals of any nature is inappropriate behavior and unjust treatment. If persons who own domestic animals are incapable or unable to effectively and efficiently care for the well-being of animals, these persons should avoid any ownership of domestic animals on a common sense basis rather than being covered by human laws. There have been too many cases in the news that seem to emphasize the adoption of domestic animals without really identifying whether these prospective owners have any intent on giving these animals proper care and safe environments. Using animals for "unethical" purposes by the owners should also be identified when warranted to avoid cruelty of any sort.

The amazing observation by achievement ladder enthusiasts is that often human beings at all stages of development are often subjected to cruelty that is unfit for human beings. There are some individuals who are unable to care for the most dependent and the most vulnerable in their care and are often neglected by their caregivers. There are human laws that say that "viability" is the notable aspect to give an unborn embryo or fetus the right to be identified as a human being. Others will argue that when the "cord is cut" that the human being is now recognized. Obviously, these persons who make such judgments have overlooked their study of Biology 101 or Human Anatomy and Physiology 101. To give respect for the sanctity and beauty of human life starts at the first moment of fertilization/conception and continues on until natural death. The respect that we given to human beings in any civilized society recognizes that human life of body and soul marks the respect that we have for such a society.

When humans create their own laws contrary to natural law and divine law, the cause and effect of these decisions will haunt that society until that society ceases to exist. In addition, when these same societies pay more respect to domestic animals than human beings, the results of a human relations collapse from within will soon be apparent socially, economically, politically, aesthetically, morally, ethically, and spiritually. Domestic animals are not family members in the true sense of the term in a traditional setting. Domestic animals have their place and their role in an individual's life at all stages of development. Making domestic animals look and dress like humans is often fashionable among the elite and the sophisticated social setting. Thinking that domestic animals can "think" is going above and beyond what any Veterinary and Animal Science courses would indicate. Yes, domestic animals act on instinct and natural responses as an animal are expected.

Let one get a better perspective on the nature of domestic animals and the nature of human beings who are capable of making choices with reasoning and will power. Rising above the animalistic tendencies of human beings to the human level and to the divine level are the cardinal designs of a every human being. The Human Beings International Association in concert with the achievement ladder enthusiasts choose to be the holistic intelligences that are exceptionally special to all other human beings living on planet earth. Giving respect to one another as a human being in multi-dimensional ways is very different than giving respect for a domestic animal who seek positive attention of their respectful owners through their use of instinctive ways. A living human being needs to be aware of the unique difference between domestic animals and human beings as is intended and designed by the Creator of this Universe. Yes, give and offer respect to both the human being and the domestic animal with a positive attitude toward both. In our climb up and down the Ladder of Achievement of Life, we will be challenged by those who distort the reality of any truth; and we will be encouraged to discern the responsibility of stewardship in all of its aspects of living a life worth living in harmony with all Creation.


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