Christian Animal Rights Association

06/16/2026

Did Jesus Drown Pigs? Part 1

‘The Exorcism of the Gerasene Demoniac’ (Matt 8:28–34; Mark 5:1–20; Luke 8:26–39) is, admittedly, a heartbreaking story for animals. In this account, two men were possessed by demons collectively named ‘Legion.’ Jesus exorcised the demons, permitting them to possess around two thousand pigs instead. The pigs then rushed down the hill into the sea and drowned. Presumably, either the pigs were driven to insanity, or perhaps the demons forced them to drown. Importantly, Jesus did not drown the swine. However, he did permit the evil spirits to possess the pigs. Based on this decision, atheist Bertrand Russell (AD 1872–1970) accused Jesus of lacking virtue. (1) This situation begs the question of why the mostly omniscient Jesus (2) would let the pigs be possessed, as it led to their death.

1. https://isjesusalive.com/a-geographical-error-contradictions-animal-cruelty-oh-my-the-story-of-the-madman-of-gadara/
2. https://christiananimalrights.com/Jesus-is-Mostly-Omniscient

06/11/2026

Congratulations Revolution Philadelphia and Humane Action Pennsylvania!!!

06/07/2026

The Bible Negatively Portrays Fishing Through Description

The Bible negatively portrays fishing through description. For instance, Job 41:1–7 (CEV) states, ‘Can you catch a sea monster by using a fishhook? Can you tie its mouth shut with a rope? Can it be led around by a ring in its nose or a hook in its jaw? Will it beg for mercy? Will it surrender as a slave for life? Can it be tied by the leg like a pet bird for little girls? Is it ever chopped up and its pieces bargained for in the fish-market? Can it be killed with harpoons or spears?’ This horrific depiction of how fishers treat Leviathan negatively portrays fishing through description.

06/07/2026

Our ministry had an interesting Saturday!

Our team helped this snapper turtle get out of the road. He was grumpy and resistant but we succeeded!

Now he’s safe in his little Wexford turtle swamp.

Soli Deo gloria!

06/05/2026

Victory!

Our ministry helped pass the Portland Foie Gras Ban, which prohibits the sale of foie gras within the city of Portland, Oregon.

Our President testified in support of the ban and encouraged councilors to vote 'yes' based on Proverbs 12:10.

Under the new ban, the city can fine restaurants that serve the French delicacy up to $5,000.

06/01/2026

Jesus Led His Disciples Away From Fishing

Jesus turned four of his future apostles away from their fishing careers, transforming them into evangelists instead, or as Christ called them, ‘fishers of men’ (Matt 4:18–22; Mark 1:16–20; Luke 5:1–11). Additionally, after Peter returned to being a fisherman in John 21:1–17, Jesus led him away from this career again, making him the leader of his Church instead [if John 21:1–25 is not a later addition]. (1) Regardless, Jesus probably led his apostles away from being fishermen because the Bible negatively portrays fishing through metaphor (2) and description. (3)

1. https://christiananimalrights.com/John-21-is-Likely-A-Later-Addition-to-the-Bible
2. https://christiananimalrights.com/The-Bible-Negatively-Portrays-Fishing-Through-Metaphor
3. https://christiananimalrights.com/The-Bible-Negatively-Portrays-Fishing-Through-Description

05/24/2026

Jesus Has Absolute Sovereignty Over Animals

Jesus is both fully human (John 1:14; Phil 2:7–8; Heb 2:17; 1 John 4:2) and fully God (John 1:1–4, 1:10, 10:30, 17:21, 20:26–29; 1 Cor 8:6; Phil 2:5–6; 2:11, 3:20; Col 1:15–19; Titus 2:13; James 1:1; 2 Pet 1:1). Since Jesus is God, he owns all the animals (Ps 50:7–11, 104:24). Christ as the Lord gives animals life and can take it as he pleases (Deut 32:36–39; Job 1:21; Rev 1:18). In contrast, finite humans like ourselves do not have the absolute sovereignty to take the lives of animals as we please, like God (Jesus) does (Num 23:19; 1 Sam 15:29; Hos 11:9).

05/23/2026

Victory!

Our ministry helped persuade The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to drop their vegan milk surcharge.

Choosing almond and oat milk at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf just got easier! Here’s how PETA helped make it happen.

05/17/2026

Jesus is [Mostly] Omniscient

Jesus is omniscient (Matt 17:26–27; Luke 5:4–6; John 1:47–48, 4:16–18, 6:64, 11:14–15, 16:30; 21:17 [if John 21:1–25 is not a later addition]). (1) However, sometimes Jesus did not have access to information. For instance, when Christ was twelve years old, he gained wisdom (Luke 2:40–42), indicating that he was not omniscient when he was young. Furthermore, in Luke 8:43–46 an incurably ill woman touched Jesus’ cloak and was healed, but Christ felt power leave him, and he did not know who touched him. Likewise, in Matthew 24:36–37 and Mark 13:32–36 Jesus stated that he did not know when he would return for his Second Coming, and that only his Father knows. Therefore, Jesus is mostly omniscient, but sometimes he is not.

1. https://christiananimalrights.com/John-21-is-Likely-A-Later-Addition-to-the-Bible