I just don't think it would be heaven unless Kitty and Kevin were there (my cats).
And, if the Christian God says that our pets can't come with us, or at least visit and hang out, well, then all chances of me going Christian are shot
2007-04-18 08:12:48 · 11 answers · asked by Brandon B 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I know they're innocent and all, but God has made some decisions in the past that just don't make sense, and I was wondering if anybody had any religious reasons (ie in the "Bible" etc.)
2007-04-18 08:18:46 · update #1
YES! And don't let anybody tell you any different. Not only will your cats be in heaven with you, St. Francis of Assisi will open Heavens Gates for them. St. Francis of Assisi loved animals and he is the Patron Saint of all animals. Animals are God's creation too. Why wouldn't they go to heaven?
If you read Psalm 23, it refers to God as our shepherd and to his people being comforted like sheep in a green fertile pasture. I would personally take this reference to mean that people, animals, pastures, plants, trees, everything goes to heaven.
2007-04-18 08:22:18 · answer #1 · answered by Lifted by God's grace 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nowhere does Scripture explicitly state that animals do not have souls...There is nothing in Scripture I know of that would preclude the possibility of animals' continued existence...The Bible does give us some reason to hope that departed animals will be restored. We read in the Bible that redemption is a cosmic matter. The whole creation is destined to be redeemed through the work of Christ (Romans 8:21), and we see the images of what heaven will be like; beautiful passages of Scripture tell us about the lion and lamb and other animals being at peace with one another.(Isaiah 11:6-8). Whenever heaven is described, though it may be in highly imaginative language, it is a place where animals seem to be present. Whether these are animals newly created for the new heavens and the new earth, or they are the redeemed souls of our pets that have perished, we can't know for sure.
2007-04-18 10:31:30 · answer #2 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the answer to this question, but the bible does reference a "new heaven and a new earth" after the second coming of Christ. There is also supposed to be a 1000 year time period where Christ rules the old earth and there is peace.The Bible says that during this time "the lion will lie down with the lamb", given this, I would think animals would be there.
2007-04-18 08:22:31 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only cats in heaven are Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
2007-04-18 08:18:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Was is Saint Francis who was the friend to animals? I don't know, but I'm with you. If pets don't get to come then I don't want to go.
2007-04-18 08:17:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No animals don't go to Heaven or Hell. They turn to sand because they exist only to serve humans as food, transportation, and pets. But if you ask ALLAH to have your cats in Heaven then you will get your cats in Heaven. However there are no animals in Heaven.
2007-04-18 08:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
In heaven, you don't want your animals. On this world you think you need your animals because they are the only ones who dont insult you.
2007-04-18 08:25:06 · answer #7 · answered by Mannyd101 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Animals have no morals they kill to defend and eat what they killed. since animals have no morals they don't have any souls therefore no going to heaven or hell. The only animal that are in heaven are the four beasts.
2007-04-18 08:29:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They are innocent.
Why would God not want such a wonderful creation to be with you? He knows your heart.
EDIT.Brother below...I actually spit out my coffee laughing!
2007-04-18 08:17:38 · answer #9 · answered by <><><> 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I'm sorry. They will confiscate your cats at the gate.
2007-04-18 08:21:30 · answer #10 · answered by Lina 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋