Animals were no more created for people than women were created for men, or people of colour for white people. It is difficult to understand why a compassionate God would create beings capable of feeling pain, suffering and a desire to live if their only purpose in life were to suffer and die at human hands.
Continue with these questions:
- Does the Bible say it is acceptable to kill animals for food?
- Do only humans have souls?
- Does the Bible say that humans have dominion over animals?
More answers: Vegan Ethics FAQ.