When Thomas Jefferson referred to the Missouri Compromise he described it as “ fire bell in the night”. This is because he saw it as a pressing matter and he saw this as an emergency since a fire bell at night indicates that there is an emergency.
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Yes, because animals have thoughts and do feel pain like us.
I don't think there is any advantages of being any religion. Every religion teaches us same things like; truthfulness, do not harm anyone etc.
but if you really want to be Muslim then Quran will guide to get you a joyful and happy life.