Veganism and Spiritual Faith
The following organisations hold vegan and spiritual views as listed within the individual organisation.
ANGLICAN SOCIETY FOR THE WELFARE OF
ANIMALS
Prop: Mrs Samantha Chandler (Founded 1972).
The
society's aims are the promotion of prayer, study and action on behalf of
animals in every field. They hold
special animal blessing services.
"Our mission is to promote concern and awareness related to all
aspects of God's animal creation within the Anglican Church and the wider
Christian community."
Website:
www.aswa.org.uk E-mail: feedback@aswa.org.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/aswanews
Fax:
01252 843093
Address:
PO Box 7193,
Hook, Hampshire RG27 8GT
CATHOLIC CONCERN FOR ANIMALS
Produce
The Ark, a regular booklet covering
all aspects of animal abuse and the religious reflections on it pertaining to
Catholics. President of the Society is Rt. Rev Malcolm McMahon, Bishop of
Nottingham.
Website
www.all-creatures.org/ca E-mail: deborahjark@aol.com
Address
(for membership): Ann Bates, 36 Broad Oak Park, St Johns, Colchester, Essex
CO4 4JY
CHRIST
LOVES CREATURES, TOO!
Organisation trying to promote compassion
towards the whole of God's creation through Bible studies, lectures and Animal
Rights advocacy.
Website: www.all-creatures.org/clct
CHRISTIAN ANIMAL RIGHTS EFFORT
CARE was founded
by Rev. M W Shaw and it is a Canadian group with a very informative website
outlining the history of compassion to animals in the Bible
Website: www.all-creatures.org E-mail: mshaw@gtn.net
Address: P.O. Box 1573, Stn.
B, London, Ontario N6A 5M3,
CANADA
CHRISTIAN ECOLOGY LINK
This
Christian group questions the ethics of eating meat and abhors all exploitation
of animals. It encourages constructive
thought and discussions on these issues and also highlights environmental
concerns.
Website: www.christian-ecology.org.uk E-mail: info@christian-ecology.org.uk
Telephone:
01524 36241
Address:
3 Bond Street, Lancaster, LA1 3ER
CHRISTIAN VEGETARIAN ASSOCIATION UK
A non denominational group which encourages supports and
equips Christians to move to more cruelty free and sustainable living.
Website www.christianvegetarian.co.uk E-mail: dongwil@uk2.net
Telephone: 01428 723747
Address: Foresta, Pines Road, Liphook, GU30 7PL
THE FELLOWSHIP OF LIFE
Working
on a spiritual foundation for the promotion of veganism and animal liberation,
seeking to unite believers of all faiths or none in a harmless way of
life. Produce regular newsletters and
leaflets for a small donation.
Website:
www.all-creatures.org/fol E-mail: fol@fol-online.org
Address:
43 Braichmelyn, Bethesda, Bangor,
Gwynedd, North Wales LL57 3RD.
HUMANE RELIGION
Produce
online articles on cruelty-free living and the Bible. Based in America
but have a very interesting website covering all aspects of animal cruelty and
Christians, including animal rights.
Website: www.all-creatures.org/hr E-mail: flh@all-creatures.org
ISLAMIC CONCERN
Informative website with online resources and articles
covering compassionate living in Islam.
Website: www.islamicconcerns.com E-mail: info@islamicconcern.com
JEWS FOR ANIMAL RIGHTS
Jews for Animal Rights was founded to
promote Rabbi Kuk's vision and to make known the tradition of tsa'ar ba'alei
chaim in Judaism. "Tsa'ar ba'alei chaim" signifies that "You may
not cause sorrow to living creatures."
Website: www.micahbooks.com/JAR E-mail: micah@micahbooks.com
KINDNESS UNLIMITED
A friendly network of vegans and vegetarians
committed to faith in Jesus Christ. Membership is free. Produce regular lists
of members.
Website: www.ivu.org/ku
Address: The Old Vicarage, Llangynog, Carmarthen SA33 5BS
LATTER DAY SAINTS VEGETARIAN / VEGAN
SUPPORT
Promote the
benefits of a compassionate animal free diet.
Provide education and support
Website: www.ldsveg.org E-mail LDSVeg@LDSveg.org
THE MARY T AND FRANK L HOFFMAN FAMILY
FOUNDATION
Founded by two
vegans dedicated to spreading the word of God through a cruelty-free lifestyle.
They sponsor a comprehensive website www.all-creatures.org
which covers everything from animal rights to vegan recipes. This charitable
organisation is seeking to reintroduce unconditional love and compassion to
both humans and creatures according to Judeo Christian ethics.
Website: www.all-creatures.org/ff E-mail: flh@all-creatures.org
MERCY INTERNATIONAL
Religious
organisation that lists among its aims "to help disciples of Christ to be
more caring to all of God's creation."
They are particularly seeking compassionate vegans who believe in God.
They produce regular newsletters proclaiming "God's dominion of love in
all the creation."
Website:
www.all-creatures.org/mi
Address:
Anthony John Coles, 13 Bentinghouse Rd, Leicester
LE2 9BG.
THE METHODIST ANIMAL WELFARE GROUP
Have a website where you can find information
or join the group. They send out leaflets and newsletters.
Website www.christian-ecology.org.uk/mawg.htm
Address: 32, Balderton Buildings,
Balderton Street, London, W1Y 1TA
MUSLIM VEGAN/VEGETARIAN SOCIETY
This
society exists for the growing numbers of vegetarian and vegan Muslims. They publish regular newsletters and often
take part in rallies and marches.
Telephone:
020 74831742
Address:
59 Brey Towers,
136 Adelaide Towers,
London, NW3 3JU.
QUAKER CONCERN FOR ANIMALS
Promotes
compassion and love to all creatures by means of newsletters and annual
meetings.
Website: www.quaker-animals.co.uk
Address: 30, Sherry Lane,Arrowe Park, Wirral. CH49 5LS
THE REV ANDREW LINZEY, a Church of
England theologian. Regularly preaches
compassion to all creatures and speaks out against cruelty. His books include: Animal Gospel, Animal Rites, Animal Theology, Christianity and the
Rights of Animals, Animals and Christianity, Animals on the Agenda and Love the Animals (co-authored with Tom
Regan)
VEGAN PAGANS
Website for pagans who are vegan, and don't use/wear/eat animal products
during ritual (or any other time).
Website: http://veganpagans.tribe.net/