My cat thinks I could probably change the weather for her, make it better. Elephants have graveyards don't they? Is there anyone who thinks it is possible that some of the more intelligent animals could believe in God?
2007-01-01 10:57:04 · 13 answers · asked by Zelda Hunter 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful.
We gave Solomon the right understanding of the matter and to each of them We gave wisdom and knowledge. And We subjected the mountains and the birds to David to celebrate God's praises with him. And it was We Who did all these things.
Seest thou not that it is Allah Whose praises, all who are in the heavens and the earth celebrate, and so do the birds with their wings outspread? Each one knows his own mode of prayer and praise. And Allah knows well what they do.
And certainly, We bestowed grace upon David from US and said, 'O ye mountains, celebrate the praises of Allah with him, and O birds, ye also.' And We made the iron soft for him,
2007-01-01 11:06:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No; they do not have the capacity to create the image of an omnipotent, omnipresent, all-knowing and all-powerful being like God. They just don't have the higher intelligence that we posses. Before they start worshipping idols, they might have to start fashioning crude clothing from their surroundings, utilizing things from their surroundings as weapons, communicate to each other in a way more defined than body movements and gestures, etc. (kinda like cave men) Did cave men start off worshipping God? Heck no; they probably didn't even have "Ugh" as an idol. They showed the first signs of true intelligence first, which is something animals have yet to reveal to us.
2007-01-01 19:05:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An EXCELENT thought!
I've never thought about that but you have made some very good points, especially the elephants. I believe, yes, animals could believe in a higher power if they could comprehend something so huge. I don't know though that animal brains are able to hold something that big.
Interesting thought though.
2007-01-01 19:02:29 · answer #3 · answered by grayson_michael18346 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think animals are more spiritually connected to the Earth than most people will ever be. That is their God, as well as emotional bonding.
Animals are also smart enough to just experience it and not try to make sence of it.
2007-01-01 19:09:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Logically speaking, NO.
And even if animals were "believers"; how do we know for sure?!?!
But then, I've something interesting to add:
We had a mynah once who stayed with us for six years before dying. She would 'speak' a few names and words. On the day of her death she uttered the word "Allahu" for fifty-five times and breathed her last.
2007-01-02 08:11:49 · answer #5 · answered by The Maulvi Who Sold His Maruti 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
(44. The seven heavens and the earth and all that is therein, glorify Him and there is not a thing but glorifies His Praise. But you understand not their glorification. Truly, He is Ever Forbearing, Oft-Forgiving. )44-17
yeah i believe that animals believe in God
2007-01-01 19:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by SARAH 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you read the tales of St. Francis, you'll see that he actually preached the Gospel to the animals and the trees.
The Bible even mentions that creatures and even the stones will sing God's praises.
2007-01-01 19:01:42 · answer #7 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think some of the dumber animals might believe. That seems to be the way with humans.
2007-01-01 19:02:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have the feeling dogs look at their owners as God.
And if my cat is any indication, he firmly believes he is God.
2007-01-01 18:59:29 · answer #9 · answered by angk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do not question God's existence nor worship him. I believe that they were not created to purposely believe in God. But God created them to show that he exists. (Creation sings)
2007-01-01 19:01:47 · answer #10 · answered by Tomoyo K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋