Advanced engagement with religious ethical frameworks reveals rich traditions of animal welfare concern that can be mobilised for pig welfare advocacy in culturally appropriate ways across diverse communities.
Religious traditions contain deep and ancient commitments to animal welfare that pre-date secular welfare science by millennia. Engaging with these traditions respectfully and authentically opens welfare conversations in communities that might be less receptive to purely secular arguments. Demonstrating that modern farming practices conflict with traditional religious values creates welfare advocacy allies in faith communities.