Jain Study Center NC Raleigh 1997 11 YJA Regional Convention

Author(s): Jain Study Center NC Raleigh
Publisher: USA Jain Study Center NC Raleigh

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There are many non-animal testing methods available that have proven to be more reliable and less expensive than animal tests. Alternatives include use of cell cultures, corneal and skin tissue cultures, corneas from eye banks, and computer and mathematical models. Companies can also make products using the many ingredients and combinations of ingredients that have already been determined to be safe by the Cosmetics, Toiletry and Fragrance Association.
As caring and compassionate individuals, regardless of our religious background, why would we use any products whose creation has caused so much pain and suffering, when there are so many alternatives available? Jiv Daya is currently in the process of compiling a list of companies who make cruelty free products. Also, there are many products available in common department stores and supermarkets, which are clearly labeled as "not tested on animals" and "contains no animal ingredients.” Remember that every time you purchase or use a product that is cruelty free, you are doing your part in preventing the needless suffering of countless animals.
Quotable Quotes
Animals cannot speak, but can you and I not speak for them and represent them? Let us all feel their silent cry of agony and let us all help that cry to be heard in the world. --Rukmini Devi Arundale
Non-violence and kindness to living beings is kindness to oneself. For thereby one's own self is saved from various kinds of sins and resultant sufferings and is able to secure his own welfare. --Mahavira
The time will come when men will look on the murder of animals as they now look on the murder of men. --Leonardo da Vinci
Until we extend our circle of compassion to include every living creature we cannot enjoy 'World PEACE! --Albert Schweitzer
'Thou shalt not kill' does not apply to murder of one's own kind only, but to all living beings and this commandment was inscribed in the human breast long before it was proclaimed from Sinai. --Leo Tolstoy
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