The Torah Commandment to "do unto others as to self " : a Logic herein is that the ' others and self' come from "same Source", and 'harming another' yields 'self-harm' ; Coming from "same Source" should Instinctively make it natural to be Considerate; where Instincts have failed, written Commandments of cause-effect and profit-loss come in - this is also where Immeasurable Love gets into Calculation Zone of Justice
Sentience is not for using, abusing, eating, entertainment, wear or commercial exploitation. Genesis 1:29-30, 7:15, are some Bible verses that refer to equally important Sentience ( animals, birds hens roosters , fish, humans ) , all having "breath of Life ( eternal Spirit soul ) "/ Intangible Energy fields ; Plants were given as nutrition etc. for all. If there are contradictions in religious text, the Wise will choose , that what is pro-Sentience. Later, Bible ref, to catch fish or make an occupation out of abusing other Sentience. . Paul's & elijah's suicidal depression etc. . . are not Exemplary instances ; in former, it could be symbolic ref. to learn an Occupation from expert - towards Morally educating Humans (& not abuse any Sentience any further); & latter , that humans were not perfect & had to work at it: To interpret with due respect equally for all Sentience. Some have never read nor believe a Bible or Torah or any r...