does it work to find cures for humans?
Yes, it's very effective. In vivo studies gives us a much better understanding than any in vitro study could reproduce. The amount of animal testing now, compared to say 50 years ago is way less. Efforts have been made to improve handling of test subjects, but science has not advanced to a point yet where we understand biological systems well enough to do without in vivo testing. \n\nThe majority of what we understand today about psychology, physiology, medicine, and other biological sciences have involved all sorts of animal testing. It's unfortunate that many of these animals had to be sacrificed in the name of science, but the quality of life medically that we enjoy today can be attributed immensely to animal research.
I am an ecclectic witch, I co-run a coven in my community that is also ecclectic. I pull from many different paths, as I love learning and growing from reading and observing different spiritualities. My basis of my belief system is Religious Science, and I use these concepts in my day to day life. I also honor the Divine (Goddess and God) and I practice Witchcraft (castings spells and whatnot). I also read various forms of Divination, including tasseomany and tarot. My life goal is to become closer to the Divine source, and Paganism is my means to my goal.