“Eat Less Meat,” Advised Pope Francis. By Dr Chapman Chen

Pope Francis encouraged people to eat less meat for the sake of the planet. E.g, the Vatican’s 2021 “Laudato Si’ Action Platform” encouraged more sustainable diets and reduced environmental impact; and during COP26, Pope Francis urged changes in “lifestyles” and “consumption patterns” to protect creation.

That is a step forward. But the deeper question remains: what about compassion for the innocent animals themselves? The lamb, the calf, the piglet are not merely “environmental issues” — they are living souls who feel fear, pain, and love. True Christian compassion must include them too.

God loves the world (John 3:16), including ALL His creation (Psalm 145:9); Christ is compassion (Matthew 9:13; 12:7).

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