Forcing animals to participate in live Nativities endangers them and alters the story of the first Christmas.

With PETA LAMBS’ free downloadable Christmas card, you can share a beautiful prayer of hope for all of God’s animals.

“There’s a verse in the Bible that says, ‘Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up,’” says PETA’s Dan Paden.

This Thanksgiving, as we show our gratitude for all the blessings that God has given us, let’s give thanks for animals—His wondrous and awe-inspiring creations.

Father Christopher Steck is one of many theologians who want Christians to understand that God never intended for us to use His words as an excuse to exploit animals.

Saint Francis of Paola performed many miracles, such as healing the sick, walking on water, and raising the dead—including animals who had been killed for food.