ate in one rational species, the Son of God has ipso facto become the redeemer of all" (pg. 120). If God saw that animals needed to be reconciled, then surely they must be of great importance to Him.
             Linzey continues to build his case for the value of animals by discussing the coming completion of God's creation. According to Christian doctrine, there will be a Second Coming of Jesus Christ where all things will be made good and perfect. Linzey believes that this is some significance pertaining to animals in this doctrine. If God is going to make all things good, then this implies that there is some form of eternity for animals, as well as for humans. If this is true, Linzey's argument for the value of animals is strengthened. God is going to see animal creation through, just as He will humans.
             With his argument for the value of animals complete, Linzey continues by discussing the moral implications of such an argument. If it is true that creation has value to God, then it should possess value to humans, also. Linze
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