2006-06-20 03:54:32 · 14 answers · asked by MaryBeth 7 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
yes, look at those eyes!!
2006-06-20 03:57:45 · answer #1 · answered by CRAZYDEADMOTH 3 · 5⤊ 2⤋
According to the catholic church, cats are possessed by the devil. In 1484 Pope Innocent VIII issued an edict saying that cats were possessed by demons and should be burned alive. Inquisitor Nicholas Remy a century later, stated that all cats were demons. During this period priests presided over festivals where cats were burned by the hundreds.
In Europe and Brtain over 200,000 witches were executed and possession of a cat was considered the primary evidence for witchcraft. In New England there were over 2000 cat related witch trials. And it is thought that in all millions of cats were destroyed.
Although today while the church does not publicly call for cat burning any more, the church has still not renounced it either.
2006-06-20 11:04:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately, despite what 'they' say. Animals are mammals as humans, but their souls are much closer to the earth and the natural ways, as humans used to be generations ago.
2006-06-20 10:57:37 · answer #3 · answered by SunDancer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I believe animals have souls, cause it would be pretty boring in Heaven without our faithful companions by our side once we get there.
2006-06-20 20:31:01 · answer #4 · answered by piperhound 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They definitely do have souls. They each have their own personalities I am sure you have noticed this. Ever been visited by a departed pet? It's cool!
2006-06-20 10:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by Sky K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says that they do not (Ecclesiastes 3:21). This may be hard for those of us who have lost beloved pets to accept, but that is what our ultimate authority, the Word of God, says on the matter.
2006-06-20 10:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by flyersbiblepreacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they also have souls! :) We all will go to the same place, including our dogs and cats. They love us and we love them, love never dies.
2006-06-20 10:59:26 · answer #7 · answered by Benthere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes, they clearly are able to feel emotional pain and unbridled joy. Pets are more caring than most humans.
2006-06-20 10:59:33 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-06-20 11:08:24 · answer #9 · answered by Mandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they do. Well, my cat says that *cats* do, anyway. She isn't sure about dogs, and says birds are strictly a food source.
2006-06-20 10:58:41 · answer #10 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah...my pet rock told me animals have feelings too with I threw him across the road : )
2006-06-20 11:05:58 · answer #11 · answered by mimibop777 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋