I can't imagine life without my cats. They are a part of my family. Everyone wants their family in heaven with them. I hope my kitties will get to go too. I would be very sad to think they could not be with me.
2006-09-09 09:43:18 · 26 answers · asked by Marie 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Before going on, it is most important to state that if pets do go to heaven, their owners will also have to go to heaven to see them. The Bible makes it clear that the majority of people will not go to heaven—see Matthew chapter 7, verses 13 and 14 (Mat 7:13,14) for one example. Therefore, it is critical that we remind everyone that they need to get right with God themselves or their chances of seeing a departed pet again are zero.
There are numerous examples of animals associated with heaven (including 2 Kings 2:11, Revelation 5:13 and 19:11-14) or the “new creation” (Isaiah 65:17-25). Still, the question is “were these animals new creations or do these animals include reborn earthly creatures?” Let’s look at the facts.
Both mankind and animals are formed from the ground (Genesis 2:7, 19). This reveals that the physical bodies of both are similar, but it does not tell us about their immortality.
God’s covenant with Noah included both people and animals (Genesis 9:9-11). However, that covenant was not one of eternal life, but that He would not again destroy the earth with a flood.
The fourth commandment as recorded in Deuteronomy 5:12-15 includes a Sabbath rest for animals as well as people. Again, it reveals some equality between people and animals, but makes no statement regarding animals going to heaven.
God takes care of both men and animals (see Matthew 6:26 and Psalm 104—verses 14 and 27-30 in particular). Although death is mentioned in Psalm 104:29, we learn nothing regarding an afterlife.
At some future time, Christ (a Rod from the stem of Jesse) will bring about a time of peace where all animals and man will be in harmony (Isaiah 11:1-9). Still, the description is not necessarily of heaven, and these animals are not necessarily reborn animals.
Notice the recurring theme, although animals are our “equals” in some ways, none of these passages tells us anything about whether an animal has eternal life.
Probably the most commonly cited passage used for “proof” that animals go to heaven is Ecclesiastes chapter 3, verses 18-22. Since it is so commonly cited, we will examine Ecclesiastes chapter 3 in some detail.
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2006-09-09 09:50:04 · answer #1 · answered by ebizartistry 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When a human dies, he sleeps at least until Jesus returns to take the saved to heaven, John 11. Those that do not want to be with Jesus will be raised to life 1000 years later in the "second" resurection and will then attack the New Jerusalem and will be killed. This death will be permenant and they will be eternally lost. They will forever cease to exist in any form. They will be burned up by hell fire. These events are all in the future, Matt 24. When animals die they are gone, so enjoy them while they are alive. There will be other animals in the new earth created by God after a 1000 years in heaven. Revelation
2006-09-09 16:53:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am sorry, but no our animals are not going to heaven. They don't have a soul like we humans do. I know it's hard not having your pets. Trust me I have had 5 different loving, wonderful cats and all of them died. I wish I would meet them again, but what we should be a lot more of consired about is that human will go to heaven. Not our cats!
2006-09-09 16:47:09 · answer #3 · answered by OnFireForJesus! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know of any mention of animals having souls or going to Heaven. However, consider how bad you think it would feel to not have your pets in Heaven - God understands that and has created such a wonderful place for our souls that we will be at peace and happy even without them.
2006-09-09 16:46:22 · answer #4 · answered by c.arsenault 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i think they do. i have a cat too. her name is Pooh, and I don't know what I would do without her. Cats and other animals are God's creatures too, so I can't imagine why they wouldn't have a soul to go to heaven in the afterlife.
2006-09-09 16:45:43 · answer #5 · answered by chica bonita 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your faith.
In some it's just reincarnation til you reach nirvana so sure you'll be reunited eventually, in another they change to dust and some believe yes they are in the afterlife, but I don't think you should choose a faith purely on an animal.
2006-09-09 16:45:34 · answer #6 · answered by hints_dont_work 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible is concerned with mankind. There is no mention of animals going there, but there is mention of them in paradise earth. So I see no reason why you wouldn't enjoy your resurrected life right here on earth, as loving God's creations
Note the last part of revelation states that God will pitch his tent with Mankind! Here on this earth. Also that the MEEK will inherit the earth........It won't be destroyed....don't worry. We too are animal lovers, we raise Pekingese dogs!
2006-09-09 16:57:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they are, animals are created by god they are his creatures just as important as us so of course your kitties will be in heaven waiting for you.
2006-09-09 16:49:48 · answer #8 · answered by MetallicaRule 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, I think so. I have 16 hamsters, 4 dogs, and 3 cats waiting for me in heavan. I believe.
2006-09-09 16:46:24 · answer #9 · answered by Lulu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you love a living being enough, it can have a soul. In that regard, whatever you love, you will find in the afterlife when you arrive there.
2006-09-09 16:55:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋