He helps us to realize that, properly understood, animals are not mere instruments for human use, but are companions in our evolutionary adventure. (religion-online.org)
But he does share their conviction that women are mere instruments of his will. (thenation.com)
Nor should we care for them because Christ tells us to, or because justice demands it, or for any other secondary reason which makes the afflicted mere instruments in service of a greater good, or mere opportunities for our moral behavior. (religion-online.org)