Can animals go to heaven?

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EvanWood

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I believe animals can go to heaven, although I have found most Christians disagree. I actually heard on TV that it was a basic Christian belief that animals don't have a soul and can't enter into heaven. Just wanted to hear your thoughts.
 
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HisHolly

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It's not particularly about souls. If a spirit hasn't been reborn it can't enter heaven.. Do they have a spirit?
 

Demi777

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I believe they have a soul and can go to heaven due to Romans 8:19-22

[FONT=&quot]19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.

But ive heard many sides to this and in the end I dont know, I hope they do. There all sorts of sides to this. For it and against it[/FONT]
 
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HisHolly

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Let me just say, I have my eye on a few not so safe to pet that I'd like to... Soooo I'm hoping I get to at some point:D
I believe they have a soul and can go to heaven due to Romans 8:19-22

19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.

But ive heard many sides to this and in the end I dont know, I hope they do. There all sorts of sides to this. For it and against it
 
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EvanWood

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I believe scripture says they do have a spirit. In Ecclesiastes 3:21 mentions the spirit of beast. Ironically this is the same verse usually give to me to say that animals don't go to heaven.
 

Demi777

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I bet that you can pet the terantulas in heaven sister :) All as long as they are God approved :rolleyes:

Let me just say, I have my eye on a few not so safe to pet that I'd like to... Soooo I'm hoping I get to at some point:D
 
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HisHolly

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I bought one about 14 yrs ago.. Her name is Rosie and my ex still has her.. seen her a few months ago..
I bet that you can pet the terantulas in heaven sister :) All as long as they are God approved :rolleyes:
 

Demi777

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Get behind me Satan!!! LOL jk
Naw im not into spiders.. I like cats. Ill cuddle Tigers and stuff but not spiders..or scorpions.. I did have Stickbugs and I would turn on RNB and Soul music and watch them dance.. ((I think we are a bit off topic ))

I bought one about 14 yrs ago.. Her name is Rosie and my ex still has her.. seen her a few months ago..
 
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HisHolly

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IIndeed!! My apologies to the OP
Get behind me Satan!!! LOL jk
Naw im not into spiders.. I like cats. Ill cuddle Tigers and stuff but not spiders..or scorpions.. I did have Stickbugs and I would turn on RNB and Soul music and watch them dance.. ((I think we are a bit off topic ))
 
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EvanWood

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No its all good I like it. I like hearing obout you pets lol.
 
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HisHolly

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She's a rose hair tarantula... the ex named her Rosie.. she's a good spider. She never minds being handled. She will roam the house and always let you put her back. In her box.
 

Demi777

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''shes a good spider'' YEAH!! right!! If shed be hungry shed try to eat your finger!
Naw im happy with 4 cats.. creepsters

She's a rose hair tarantula... the ex named her Rosie.. she's a good spider. She never minds being handled. She will roam the house and always let you put her back.
 
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HisHolly

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truly!! She can get into a dark corner or under furniture and let you pick her up.. 14 yrs.. I think is a good run..
''shes a good spider'' YEAH!! right!! If shed be hungry shed try to eat your finger!
Naw im happy with 4 cats.. creepsters
Dem,you are missing out on life lololol
 

Demi777

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Naw sis Ill stay riiight with my kitty cats.. maybe gonna get some chickens andcuddle them.. Or even watch some Roly Polys but NOT a Terantula.. Getting scared a lot makes us age.. I dont want to look older than methusala

truly!! She can get into a dark corner or under furniture and let you pick her up.. 14 yrs.. I think is a good run..
Dem,you are missing out on life lololol
 
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wwjd_kilden

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Dunno. There is nothing in the bible specifically saying they do or don't.

If they don't though, I doubt we will miss them, as there will be no mourning there.

PS* I've had cats much of my life and would love to see them again, but imagine the number of animals if we all had our pets with us up there!
 

blue_ladybug

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If I woke up with a tarantula on my pillow, I'd be a goner. Heart failure for sure.. lol
 
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I believe animals can go to heaven, although I have found most Christians disagree. I actually heard on TV that it was a basic Christian belief that animals don't have a soul and can't enter into heaven. Just wanted to hear your thoughts.
Yes, animals are in Heaven, much to the dismay of pious human beings.