Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Animal Suffering : Ancient Voices in Modern Theology.

Intro
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
List of Graphs
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations
Introduction
Hypothesis
A Note on Textual Criti
Chapter One
Overview
The Contemporary Scene
Animal Suffering
Scales of Suffering
Deliberate Cruelty
Food Production
Entertainment
Entertainment as Tradition
Sport, Recreational and Trophy Hunting
Hunting for Fur &
Fur Farms
Traditional Medicine
Experiments on Animals
Chapter One Summary
Chapter Two
Overview
Patristic Commentary
Knowing God: Father and Creator
God: The Source of All Goodness
A World Free of Suffering
The Law: Dispensations
Noah: Protection and Failure
Chapter Two Summary
Chapter Three
Overview
Knowing God: Son and Image
Image: A Christ-Like Life
Extending the Law: Protection and Success
The Sabbath Law: Matthew and Luke
Icon: "Christ Breaking the Bonds of Animal Suffering"
Chapter Three Summary
Chapter Four
Overview
The Saints
A Christ-Like Love
Prayers for Animals
The Saints Summary
The Sinners
The Sin of Animal Abuse and its Relevance for Human Salvation
The Sinners Summary
Chapter Four Summary
Chapter Five
Overview
Part One
2011 Research: Cyprus Voice for Animals Online Survey
Part One Summary
Part Two
2012 Research: Animal Protectionist Questionnaire
Mixed-Method Questionnaire Participation Statistics
Sample Questions
Participant Comments
Participant Suggestions
Part Two Summary
Part Three
2013 Research: A Priest's Response
Interview
Analysis
Part Three Summary
Chapter Five Summary
Chapter Six
Overview
Interview
Analysis
Chapter Six Summary
Chapter Seven
Overview
Interview
Analysis
Chapter Seven Summary
Chapter Eight
Overview
Animal Science.

Economics: Human Rationality and Self Interest
Sin and Evil
Extending Justice, Rights and Community
Image of God
A Role for the Church
Chapter Eight Summary
Chapter Nine
Overview
The Living Tradition of the Eastern Orthodox Church
An Inconvenient Truth-Sacrifice and Spiritual Revolution
Animal Food Production Industries and Dietary Choices
The Misuse of Human Freedom
Examining the Animal Testing Model
Historical Separation
Chapter Nine Summary
Chapter Ten
Concluding Remarks
Appendix A
1) 2012 Animal Protectionist Questionnaire:Questions and Replies
2) Documentary Evidence
2 a) "Mother's Letter."
2 b) "Reader's letter: Editor's Choice."
2 c) "Holy Insult."
Appendix B
a) Background
b) "Holy Synod of Cyprus Statement to the C.V.A."
c) "C. V. A. Public Statement."
d) "Public Message by Bishop Isaias"
e) Outline of a Master's Dissertation
f) Outline of an Eastern Orthodox Seminary Project
g) Outline of an Eastern Orthodox Church Animal Protection Group
h) Eastern Orthodox Animal Charity
Bibliography.