I don't believe the Bible answers this question. I would like for you to give me your opinion, and why you believe or don't believe your concept. Please no anti-religious intolerance here or snide comments.
2007-07-01 18:12:42 · 25 answers · asked by gone 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Of course animals would go to heaven. God created animals and loves them, why would He turn them down from heavenly paradise? It simply wouldn't make any sense. Also some people have seen spirits of their deceased pets. Even St. Francis of Assisi told his followers how God provides for the animals. Have you ever read Rainbow Bridge? Just by that you know that many people believe that animals would go to heaven. I at least feel sure that one day I'll see my cats in heaven. Also, God made Noah build an ark to protect the animals from the flood. If God showed this much concern for them it shows that they are worthy of heaven. It's a commonly accepted belief that animals do have souls. And for all people who disagree, in the past it was believed that women and people of differing race didn't have souls yet they obviously do. I truly believe that animals have souls and that when they die they join their Creator in heaven.
2007-07-01 18:28:44 · answer #1 · answered by Animal Girl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do. If you read Revelation, it mentions several times when animals will be living on the renewed earth after Jesus' Second Coming. Without taking the time to look it up at such a late hr, I'll give you the jist of what the bible says: It states it also in Isaiah, I believe. It says the child will play by the cobra's hole, the lion lays down with the lamb, some animal that is carnivorous on earth now will eat some vegetation like another, the child will lead the cow. Also, when Jesus returns, He returns to earth on a Horse and we christians will be on horses also. Too many examples not to think animals will be in heaven! God bless
2007-07-01 19:00:40 · answer #2 · answered by connie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is not intended to be snide or flip.
In order for an animal to get to Heaven, wouldn't they have to believe in the concepts of Heaven and Hell?
One thing that give people the possibility of "attaining Heaven" is to first believe there is a Heaven. Correct?
This is the only way I could answer the question seriously.
2007-07-01 18:20:56 · answer #3 · answered by Always Curious 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
animals dont have a place in heaven
in the bible u can find that there is salvation and those who will be saved will go to heaven
based on the principle of salvation as written in the bible, no animals can go to heaven
but, what about the soul, the principle of reincarnation is not totally rejected by the bible, infact some bible verses may even support reincarnation
therefore, animals or their souls may be reincarnated a number of times and eventually get into heaven, therefore the soul, not the body of the animal , may go to heaven, this is also true for humans, it is written in the bible that no human will go to heaven, the human body needs to be changed first, therefore it is basically the soul
2007-07-01 18:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes ! God created humans and animals, he also saved animals from the flood didn't he? ! If animals bring us joy then i believe that what ever brings us joy like that will be in Heaven too ! And Heaven is a wonderful place that we can't explain even ! And you will be happy there and if animals make you happy then you will have animals there ! God created all good things and all good things are in Heaven ! to me !
2007-07-01 18:25:50 · answer #5 · answered by monkeymomma46 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All souls have a place in the higher spiritual realms. Why do I think so? Because I believe no soul would be left out of the universal plan, even animals, and also because I wonder why we as humans feel we have the exclusive right to such a place.
2007-07-01 18:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by Taliesin Pen Beirdd 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I believe that everything that Creator created, is allowed into heaven. We humans were created, animals were as well. Some I believe, were placed here for protection and companionship, making them very integral in our human lives. This makes for a wonderful and divine connection, which I believe Creator admires and rewards.
Blessings and love,
Sassy
2007-07-01 19:50:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hindu mythology and holy books says that every "soul" has to undergo 8.4 million births as different species including humans. it depends on the karma, good or evil deeds that the soul goes to heaven or hell or comes back as a species on this earth. so "souls" are interchangeable for animals and humans. animals also move, animals also eat, animals also react becuase the "soul" is the same. i hope Hindu mythology has answered your question.
2007-07-02 18:10:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course they are. What's the use of an ark if God didn't advice Moses to also save all the animals of the world from the great flood besides his family?
2007-07-01 18:20:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe God has a special place for every living mammal on earth.
If my pets are not in Heaven when I get there,then God will not let me remember them,because He said there will be no tears or sorrow in Heaven & I know i would cry & mourn if my pets were not there.
2007-07-01 18:20:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋