Is it ethical to eat meat given its environmental impact?

The Bible grants humanity permission to eat meat (Genesis 9:3), confirming it is not inherently sinful. However, Christian ethics requires that we evaluate our diet through the lens of stewardship, justice, and love for our neighbor. Since large-scale meat production (especially industrial farming) has significant environmental costs (land use, greenhouse gases) and can involve ethical issues of animal welfare, the Christian is called to make intentional and sustainable dietary choices. This often means reducing consumption, sourcing meat ethically, and avoiding waste, rather than adopting universal vegetarianism as a moral command.