But because we live in an age of science, we have a preoccupation with corroborating our myths.

Through no divine design or cosmic plan, we have inherited the mantle of life's caretaker on the earth, the only home we have ever known.

But because we live in an age of science, we have a preoccupation with corroborating our myths.

The case for exploiting animals for food, clothing and entertainment often relies on our superior intelligence, language and self-awareness: the rights of the superior being trump those of the inferior.