just as a random aside - some Christians, even conservative Christians, interpret the "have dominion over the earth" bit in Genesis as God naming mankind the custodians of the earth, meaning that we are to care for his creation and see to its well-being, not exploit and abuse it. God gave us animals and the rest of nature "for our pleasure" (hurhurhur) not to use carelessly, but to protect and sustain so that future generations can continue to enjoy them. as such, animal rights and environmentalism are both completely in keeping with this interpretation, and no one advocating wanton cruelty or destruction could, by this definition, ever be considered a true follower of Christ.

inb4 GOD IS DEAD HGBLGHBLUH. i'm an atheist, i just attended fundie school for many years.