The Sanctity of Life: An Ethical Analysis Hunting and Meat Consumption in Islam Christianity

The volume titled The Sanctity of Life: An Ethical Analysis of Hunting and Meat Consumption in Islam and Christianity grounds its framework upon the fundamental components of a spiritual and responsible existence vis-à-vis nature. In each chapter, the text scrutinizes the perspectives of both traditions regarding specific, solution-oriented environmental dimensions. This collection endeavors to demonstrate, through an analysis of sacred texts, that the Abrahamic faiths are not promoters of unconditional slaughter, but rather heralds of moderation and guardians of the silent rights of animals. The book explores topics such as extravagance in meat consumption, environmental degradation, religious ethics and animal agriculture, and the theology of hunting alongside international environmental law. It provides a comparative analysis of hunting restrictions within the Islamic legal system and Christian theology, proposing that the convergence of the "hard power of law" and the "soft power of religion" offers a comprehensive model for the preservation of natural heritage. Authored by: Lisa Kemmerer, Alireza Al-Buyeh, Mohammad Sahhaf Kashani, Nasser Jafaripour.