a responder to this question http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Amdw053iMOLPM_NK0hjM92jd7BR.?qid=20070723122356AAqYBIj compared gods love of people to our love of pets. Isn't that comparison insulting? Do you really think that god thinks nothing more of you that you do of a cat or dog or fish?
Such a comparison basically means that you are nothing more to god than a stupid animal that can barely be held accountable for its actions. is this really how you think of yourselves?
Are your thoughts, desires, hopes and dreams so meaningless to you that you liken yoursleves to creatures of amusement for your creator? How is this not insulting?
Is it required of your religion to throw out your individuality and think of yourselves as nothing but pets for god?
2007-07-23 09:35:12 · 16 answers · asked by andrew r 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I do not know where this person got the idea that we are God's pets, but no that is not adequate; we are God's children. Of course, that analogy falls a little short too, but we are not his dogs.
2007-07-23 09:39:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian, and no, do not consider myself a "pet" to God. I don't think it was insulting, more like, that person is just ignorant. In the Bible it says not to worry because God cares for us many times more than that of a sparrow, and he provides food for the sparrow, doesn't He? So, no I do not think I am God's "pet". Also, because He sent His son, Jesus, to Earth, as 100% man and 100% God, he likened Himself to us, in a way, and that would not make since if we were His pets.
2007-07-23 09:40:03 · answer #2 · answered by PrettySeaShell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You poor atheists will do anything to try to challange our faith.
If indeed God thinks of us in the same context as dogs or cats, that's a high compliment. Most animals far outshine it's human counterparts. Thank you for the good words. God bless you.
2007-07-23 09:39:27 · answer #3 · answered by phlada64 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO, Romans 8:15 He considers me as one of the sons of God.
2007-07-23 09:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
His Children
2007-07-23 09:37:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually if you knew anything about christianity he doesnt consider us pets, he considers us his children. as a good father he does everything in his power to help us, not spoil us just help, if you want something from God he will help you get it not give it to you. EX: If you wished for happiness, he will give you the chance to become happy, not just feel your body with good feelings
2007-07-23 09:39:47 · answer #6 · answered by justin h 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you - you read ONE stupid answer and you base your entire understanding of Christianity upon that! Put the computer away and go back to your Marvel comics.
2007-07-23 09:41:58 · answer #7 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just curious, but i only read of one person who responded with the pets thing. how did one person become the spokesman for millions?
why doncha send that one person this question, take a couple of tylenol, and stop the ranting?
2007-07-23 09:40:39 · answer #8 · answered by chieko 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friends.
John 15:15
Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
Hallelujah.
2007-07-23 09:40:41 · answer #9 · answered by NickofTyme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not pets, not children. Perhaps experimental specimens.
2007-07-23 09:38:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋