Towards a Theological Overcoming of Anthropocentrism. The Vegetarian Choice

The article intends to demonstrate that a theology of vegetarianism is possible, despite some contrary evidence present in the biblical texts. Like other theologies dealing with issues not directly voiced Bible, it becomes possible interpret statements new way, on bases specific methodology. As result, an objective comprehension will go back inductively Sacred Scripture. advocates for applying this method as well introducing its ethical implications into Christian tradition. An additional supportive argument favour establishing understanding can be found history Roman Church, besides consolidated custom carnivorous nutrition: there has been no shortage positions vegetarian asceticism. This stance was also represented by Thomas Aquinas. By valorizing classic authors (starting Jerome), inauguration legitimised. Such would reorient thought toward reconsidering cosmology, ecology and topical contemporary such anthropocentrism speciesism.