Do animals go to heaven/have souls? Does it say anything about that in the bible? And where if so.?

Question

My friend and I both have animals and were wondering when they are gone where do they go. I wanted to know if anyone of you's know of a verse in the bible that mentions if animals have souls or if they will make it into a special place? its a question alot of ppl wonder about.

Answer 1

Men and Woman see in animals part of God’s generous provision for human welfare. Animals have served man as burden bearers, as sources of food and clothing, as sanitation agents, and as helpers in the vital activities of plowing and harvesting. Their variety of form and color has delighted his eye; their habits and instincts have been and still are an extensive field for inquiry into the marvels of God’s creative work. Though animals die in the same manner as man, they do not share his hope of a resurrection.

Animals were created with a limited life span, humans had the prospect of living on earth forever. ( Psalm 37:29) Jesus Christ said that to enjoy “everlasting life,” we must exercise faith and take in knowledge of God, things that animals are incapable of doing. (John 17:3)

God created animals for the sake of humans. Animals can help them do their work and can serve as their companions or pets. They also serve to magnify God’s love and wisdom.

The Creator gave life to both humans and animals. But for how long were they to continue to live? Scientists report that humans seem to have the potential of endless life, so that investigators are perplexed as to why man dies. The Bible gives the reason. It says that the Creator gave the first humans the opportunity of living forever. Death came only because they rebelled. What, though, of animals? They are not capable of conscious rebellion against God; yet they live only for a length of time and then die. Hence, it is clear that the Creator never purposed that individual animals live forever. For them death was natural.

It can be very sad, even tragic, to see a beloved pet die. But even in such a case, there is room for some balance. As noted earlier, animals were not created in God’s image, nor were they meant to live forever, as were humans. Regarding the way God made humans, the Bible says: “He has even put eternity into their minds.” Yet, nothing like this is said of animals. Ecclesiastes 3:11,

Answer 2

I do know for a fact that animals have personality, can solve problems, have the will to live, and were put here as companions and friends to us. As for a soul....do we have souls? Do we have an entity that lurks under this skin? I think we are what we see. Souls are debatable, like spirits, ghosts, and unseen entities. I stick with what is obvious. The other stuff will be answered in the proper time. When it is finally answered, the debates will be done forever. Peace!

Answer 3

The Book of Genesis in the Bible should give some indication of God's plan for all His creatures from the beginning of creation. God included the animals in His covenant with Noah. Each of the seven times He spoke of His covenant with Noah, He also included the animals. Revelation 5:8-13 notes all creatures recognize Jesus as the Savior of the world and praise God right along with redeemed men.

I lost my beloved Pug. I found strength and hope in "Will I See Fido in Heaven? - Scripturally Revealing God's Wonderful Eternal Plan for His Non-Human Creatures, by Mary Buddemeyer-Porter.

Answer 4

I believe animals have no souls; only man. "God breathed into man the breath of life" and then after the Resurrection Jesus breathed on the disciples-the Holy Spirit.

That said, I believe animals certainly inhabit eternity. The book of Rev is full of animals. Ezekiel is full of many creatures. There is every indication that every manner of animal and plant life is waiting in paradise for us. Animals and angelic creatures; I believe have no souls. In Hebrews it talks about how angels looked on in envy of man because we have been redeemed. Something angels can't experience is salvation. Everything I have ever read or experienced myself leads me to believe that my pets that I have known and loved are waiting for me in heaven, where they have been rewarded for their faithfulness. They have no soul that needs to be redeemed but they certainly inherit eternity.

ref:
Rev 8:13 As I watched, I heard an eagle that was flying in midair call out in a loud voice:

If you read and study these things for yourself I promise your faith and belief can be strengthened.

Answer 5

As we were growing up we were taught that there was a heaven, a hell, and limbo. Limbo was where the children go who die without being baptized. It's also said that that's where our pets go when they die. It sounds kool though when you think of those little babies playing with the pets. Anyway, it's said that when the owners and parents die then on our way up to heaven (either straight there or after we go to purgatory and are on our way up to heaven) we have a stop off and pick up our pets and take them with us. I've never seen anything in the bible about pets. However I do know that there is a special blessing for pets on St. Francis of Assisi's name day.

Answer 6

Since God warned Noah of the Great Flood and had all animals aboard two by two, He would also provide a place for them with us in Heaven. As someone said "If animals are not in Heaven I want to go where they are."

Answer 7

Ecclesiastes 3:21

Answer 8

No such reference in the Scriptures. That should tell you something. Unlike man, animals cannot know or worship their Creator.

Answer 9

if animals go to heaven, can you imagine how many chickens, cows and pigs will be up there?

i think i remember reading somewhere... the weight of all insects combined is more than the weight of all people combined... ew bugs...

Answer 10

I don't know about the bible but the Quran tells us they will change to dirt, and the unbelievers that day will wish they were animals and become dirt and not face God's punishment.