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Spiritual People Embracing Animals with Kindness

Welcome to the site of the official SPEAK list.

This document was started in June 2005 as an Earth Harmony project.
It is intended to promote spiritual unity and create a kinder world for all sentient beings.


PAGE LAST UPDATED - JUNE 2009




. . . LATEST NEWS . . .




A NEW AMAZING SHORT FILM!



A LIFE CONNECTED: Part One - (A film by NON-VIOLENCE UNITED)




Please also visit the links for Parts Two and Three:

A LIFE CONNECTED: Part Two (A film by NON-VIOLENCE UNITED)

A LIFE CONNECTED: Part Three (A film by NON-VIOLENCE UNITED)



COMING IN JULY 2009


A Vegan Spiritual Gathering, being hosted by "Animal Rights in Spriritualism". UK.

Animal Rights in Spiritualism Please visit the website for further details:







FEBRUARY 2008

Our friends at Jewish Vegetarians of North America have just produced an amazing feature film that is relevant to every one of us.
The film is called "A SACRED DUTY: Applying Jewish Values To Help Heal The World" and it runs for approximately one hour.
Please take the time to watch this incredible movie (below). It is about each of us doing what we can to save the planet.



A SACRED DUTY:











DECEMBER 2007:

Below is an exciting message from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in the United States:


"On November 7, 2007, Best Friends Animal Society hosted a historic gathering of people of many diverse faiths in Washington, D.C. United by their compassion for animals, the diverse group came together to witness the unveiling and signing of 'A Religious Proclamation for Animal Compassion.'

"This important document, created by a group of clergy representing more than 20 of the world's religious traditions, issues calls to action for people of all faiths to reclaim a commitment to animals. We invite you to become a part of this movement for animals by adding your name to this important document and, in doing so, renewing your commitment to compassionate living.

Help Best Friends collect one million signatures from people of all faiths
who are committed to making this world a kinder place for animals.
Be part of this historic movement by adding your name today!




PLEASE SIGN IT HERE

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See below for more information about the SPEAK list.





THE - OFFICIAL - SPEAK - DECLARATION



. . . We, the undersigned, acknowledge that our spiritual convictions require us to regard all animals with kindness and compassion.

. . . With one voice we speak out for our fellow creatures, considering it our spiritual duty to practice right relationship with them and to protect them from harm.



Organisation Location
All About Them - Giant Breed Rescue New Jersey, USA
All About Them - Animal Communication New Jersey, USA
All Creatures Organisation USA
Anaflora USA
Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals UK
Animal Liberty USA
Animal Rights in Spiritualism Britain
Australian Association of Yoga in Daily Life Australia
Australian Catholic Study Circle for Animal Welfare Melbourne, Australia
Australian Vegetarian Society Australia
Catholic Concern for Animals UK
Catholic Concern for Animals New Jersey, USA
Centre for Ecology and Spirituality Victoria, Australia
Cetacea Defence UK
Christians Against All Animal Abuse North Wales, Britain
Christians for Animals Network Australia
Christian Vegetarian Association UK
Christian Vegetarian Association Ohio, USA
Episcopal Network for Animal Welfare USA
Fellowship of Life UK
God's Creatures Ministry New Jersey, USA
Hoffman Family Foundation (Mary T & Frank L) New York, USA
Humane Religion Florida, USA
International Network for Religion and Animals Adelaide Hills, Australia
International Society for Cow Protection West Virginia, USA
Islamic Concern for Animals Virginia, USA
Jain Spirit Ltd Britain
Jewish Vegetarians of North America Staten Island, New York
Peace for Animals UK
Planetary Citizens USA
Quaker Concern for Animals Britain
Sacred Spirit USA
Save Our Kangaroos Australia
Society of Ethical and Religious Vegetarians USA
Soul Companions Australia
The Animal Spirit USA
Tree of Life Rejuvenation Centre Arizona, USA
Unitarian Universalists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals USA
Universelles-Leben Germany
Vegan Voice NSW, Australia
Vegetarian Network Victoria Victoria, Australia
VeggieDharma.org Michigan, USA
Welfare for Animals Global New York, USA
Worldwide Prayer Circle for Animals USA





ABOUT THE SPEAK LIST



* The SPEAK list is based in Australia and has the blessing of the Australian branch of the International Network for Religion and Animals.

* The SPEAK list acknowledges that each human travels on his or her own spiritual pathway, and thus respects the belief systems of all people.

* The SPEAK list embraces associations with all spiritual groups and religious denominations who wish to sign the official declaration.

* The SPEAK list promotes animals as sentient beings, respecting the fact that they exist for their own reasons, and rejecting the idea of animals as human property.

* It is expected that each group who joins the SPEAK list is working in some way to make positive changes in the world which will somehow benefit the Earth's creatures.

* It is hoped that the SPEAK list will encourage spiritual harmony on Earth by bringing together groups of spiritually motivated people who share a common concern for the well-being of all creatures.

* It is intended that the SPEAK list will exist on the Internet as a public document, to educate others that treating animals with kindness and compassion is an important step towards achieving peace on Earth.

* It is hereby declared that the official SPEAK list will be freely available to all groups who wish to reproduce it, display it, share it or promote it, for the purpose of spreading its message and building a network of compassion.




Contact the SPEAK list co-ordinator!



Would your group like to be on the SPEAK list?
Email: kritters@dodo.com.au

Feel free to print this page or link to this site.
Web: http://members.dodo.net.au/~kritters/

The SPEAK list is maintained by Christina.
Thankyou Damien for helping create this page.