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Greetings,
Today I had to put down one of three dogs that we own.
It has always been my belief that animals do not have a soul and would not be in heaven.
I believe that I base that on that God has made man in His own image, so we have a soul.
Being there during the injection sparked some emotion towards that dog.
My wife is beside herself and I will leave it at that.
I may be the exception in many cases but I never treated a dog as a human as so many people do in this day.
My wife has gotten upset with me in the past because I treat the dogs, like dogs and not like children.
Anyhow, I understand growing fond of a pet can spark some feelings and emotions when one has to put down their pet.
I believe I have read that outside of America, especially in the Middle East, dogs are looked down upon, especially as house pets.
Does anyone here believe that animals have a soul and is there any Biblical basis for this?
Just some random thoughts going through my mind at the time.
Grace and peace to you.
Today I had to put down one of three dogs that we own.
It has always been my belief that animals do not have a soul and would not be in heaven.
I believe that I base that on that God has made man in His own image, so we have a soul.
Being there during the injection sparked some emotion towards that dog.
My wife is beside herself and I will leave it at that.
I may be the exception in many cases but I never treated a dog as a human as so many people do in this day.
My wife has gotten upset with me in the past because I treat the dogs, like dogs and not like children.
Anyhow, I understand growing fond of a pet can spark some feelings and emotions when one has to put down their pet.
I believe I have read that outside of America, especially in the Middle East, dogs are looked down upon, especially as house pets.
Does anyone here believe that animals have a soul and is there any Biblical basis for this?
Just some random thoughts going through my mind at the time.
Grace and peace to you.