[Sheenagirl]

Originally Posted by Karyn

Not more or less important - but different. God gave humans dominion over the animals - but with dominion comes RESONSIBILITY and compassion. Dominion does not give humans the right to wantonly destroy to treat a nonhuman creature with cruelty or as "disposable". We must accept that once you take an animal into your life, that animal is totaly dependent upon you - it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to care for the animal and provide for him. You made the decision voluntarily with free will.

I know this will make me very unpopular - however, Unlike most, I do not give excessive importance to humans in the big picture of life. In fact, I think we are more of a liability. Humans have destroyed the planet, brought war, destruction and loss of life bothhuman and animal to unconscionable levels. Humans kill for fun, pleasure, sport and/or power.

Well Karyn - I agree with you - count me in!