Do pets /animals go to Heaven?

Jeff · 03-09-2006, 03:25 AM

The Bible does not give any specific teaching on whether pets / animals have â€œsoulsâ€ or whether pets / animals will be in heaven. However, we can take some general Scriptural principles and shed some light on the subject. God breathed the breath of life into man (Genesis 2:7), and animals (Genesis 1:30; 6:17; 7:15,22). The primary difference between human beings and animals is that man is made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26-27). Animals are not made in the image and likeness of God. Being made in the image and likeness of God means that human being are like God, capable of spirituality, with mind, emotion, and will - and - have an aspect of being that continues after death. If pets / animals do have a â€œsoulâ€ or immaterial aspect, it must therefore be of a different and lesser "quality." This difference probably means that pet / animal â€œsoulsâ€ do not carry on after death.

Another factor to consider in this question is that God did create animals as a part of His creative process in Genesis. God created the animals and said they were good (Genesis 1:25). Therefore, there is no reason why there could not be animals on the new earth (Revelation 21:1). There will most definitely be animals during the millennial kingdom (Isaiah 11:6; 65:25). It is impossible to say definitively whether some of these animals might be pets we had while here on earth. We do know that God is just and that when we get to Heaven we will find ourselves in complete agreement with His decision on this issue, whatever it may be.

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cly · 03-09-2006, 05:52 AM

I don't think that our pets will be in heaven, but when I was little I certainly did.

I used to think that behind God's throne was all these animal cages, where God kept the pets that had died. Now, once we got to heaven I'm not sure whether or not we were allowed to take our passed on pets to our mansions, but they were there behind the throne. Of course, I used to have a rather strange view of heaven. The stars and moon and such were kept in cardboard boxes, and every night everyone in heaven had to set them out and every morning they had to bring them back in. Heaven was definitely interesting in my imagination as a child.

Anonymous · 03-09-2006, 04:29 PM

Islam teaches that animals are just like humans. Science teaches that we ARE animals. The only diffrence is that we have free will (or scientifically speaking we are self concious). So i think animals and insects go to Heaven.

jumalaa ei ole · 03-09-2006, 07:52 PM

I too think animals go to Heaven. Where else would they go?

Anonymous · 03-09-2006, 07:57 PM

to the petshop. Lol kidding, :-D

03-09-2006, 03:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jeff Admin Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Carlton Posts: 3,496 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 10	Do pets /animals go to Heaven? The Bible does not give any specific teaching on whether pets / animals have â€œsoulsâ€ or whether pets / animals will be in heaven. However, we can take some general Scriptural principles and shed some light on the subject. God breathed the breath of life into man (Genesis 2:7), and animals (Genesis 1:30; 6:17; 7:15,22). The primary difference between human beings and animals is that man is made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26-27). Animals are not made in the image and likeness of God. Being made in the image and likeness of God means that human being are like God, capable of spirituality, with mind, emotion, and will - and - have an aspect of being that continues after death. If pets / animals do have a â€œsoulâ€ or immaterial aspect, it must therefore be of a different and lesser "quality." This difference probably means that pet / animal â€œsoulsâ€ do not carry on after death. Another factor to consider in this question is that God did create animals as a part of His creative process in Genesis. God created the animals and said they were good (Genesis 1:25). Therefore, there is no reason why there could not be animals on the new earth (Revelation 21:1). There will most definitely be animals during the millennial kingdom (Isaiah 11:6; 65:25). It is impossible to say definitively whether some of these animals might be pets we had while here on earth. We do know that God is just and that when we get to Heaven we will find ourselves in complete agreement with His decision on this issue, whatever it may be. GotQuestions.org __________________ there is nothing too hard for God Jermiah 32:27

03-09-2006, 05:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
cly Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Where God placed me Posts: 413 Rep Power: 3	I don't think that our pets will be in heaven, but when I was little I certainly did. I used to think that behind God's throne was all these animal cages, where God kept the pets that had died. Now, once we got to heaven I'm not sure whether or not we were allowed to take our passed on pets to our mansions, but they were there behind the throne. Of course, I used to have a rather strange view of heaven. The stars and moon and such were kept in cardboard boxes, and every night everyone in heaven had to set them out and every morning they had to bring them back in. Heaven was definitely interesting in my imagination as a child. __________________ *"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."* --Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

03-09-2006, 07:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
jumalaa ei ole Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: dnalniF, iknisleH Posts: 57 Rep Power: 3	I too think animals go to Heaven. Where else would they go? __________________ Let us praise God, for He is suitly emphazi.

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03-09-2006, 04:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Anonymous Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Islam teaches that animals are just like humans. Science teaches that we ARE animals. The only diffrence is that we have free will (or scientifically speaking we are self concious). So i think animals and insects go to Heaven.

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Anonymous Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	to the petshop. Lol kidding, :-D