Animals Ain't Saved

[handmaiden]

I don't remember if it was somewhere on this site, or on another ( or possibly both ) but some whiney person was doing the wah-wah over how mean old Bible Believing Christians were breaking little children's hearts by pointing out the fact that there fluffy puppies or whatever weren't going to go to heaven.

Lord a' Mercy!

Even a dimwitted female such as myself who should remain silent ( or possibly just stop typing and cross her fingers together in a lady-like manner ) knows that God is no animal rights activist. There are several unfavorable references to dogs in the Bible-- and we certainly all know how He feels about cats! -- and no godly person in the Bible had pets.

God used animals for sacrifice and for disparaging comparisons when rebuking sinners. That's about all He has to say on the subject, other than advising us which ones are an abomination and which ones are tasty, of course.

Sure, Jesus is the Good Shepard and all that, but shepards guard their , the sheep from wolves and such so they (the sheep ) can be shorn and/or slaughterd later to provide for the shepard's economic benefit.

The only animal that I remember any kind mention towards in the Bible is the sparrow. As Jesus pointed out, God notices even when an innocent little sparrow falls from a branch. But does He go all mushy and pick it up so it doesn't get eaten or stepped on, NO!

Really, who wants an Almighty God who gets all gooey over baby animals , anyway? There's a reason why God is a He and not a she. Burning people of all ages for eternity and ordering crack troops to "dashith little ones" agains a wall is not for wimps. Only a Great, Mighty, Manly God could make a tough call like that.

In sweetness,

Handmaiden

[Oakland "Reb" Griner]

Re: Animals Ain't Saved

Indeed, animals are absolutely unSaved. But note, when they die, they are not damned to Hell, either.

They are not sons of Adam, have no immortal souls, and they have no knowledge of good and evil.

When the die, that is it, they are dead. D-E-A-D dead.

I am just speculating now, but there maybe animals in heaven, however. But they will be more like set dressings, if you will, and not pets. God may decorate, adorn, and embellish heaven with illustrated glorious dioramas of various teachings, parables, and stories. For instance, there may be displays of lions and lambs peacefully sleeping, or perhaps doves and such illustrating sacrificial altars. But keep in mind, these animals are essentially 'props' and will never have experienced any earthly existence.

[Levi Jones]

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And what of the horse Jesus will come riding with a fiery sword protruding from His mouth?

Perhaps they have stables in Heaven.

[Cranky Old Man]

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and no godly person in the Bible had pets.

I could not agree more. Pets are for sissies. Animals are for us to shoot, grill and eat.

Genesis 9:3 "Every moving thing that liveth, shall be meat for you."

[Petal]

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And what of the horse Jesus will come riding with a fiery sword protruding from His mouth?

Perhaps they have stables in Heaven.

i shore hope so, Mr.Jones! but i not wants to clean up horse poop in heavens who gonna be mades to do that?

[repented harlot70]

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I hope on the new Earth we have kitties and horses.

But no poops.

[handmaiden]

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I hope on the new Earth we have kitties and horses.

But no poops.

Kitties?! As in cats? You find me ONE WORD that God has to say in favor of cats.* I bet you can find more favorable references to poop!


Allergically Yours,

Handmaiden

* and no, the Lion of Judah does not count

[Cranky Old Man]

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the Lion of Judah does not count

Why not?

[handmaiden]

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Why not?

Dear Brother Cranky Old Man;

It is now early whereas before it was late and I have not slept. I am too tired to explain anything. Please look up the reason that I am wrong and get back to me. It will spare us both a lot of trouble. As long as you are up, please look up a few more reasons why I will be wrong in the future. It will mean a lot of work for you, as I am often wrong, but I have confidence in your abilities.

If you want to go ahead and refute any and all of my future postings please feel free. This will leave me time to bake or possibly lie down and die. I will have to check my cupboards for flour and/or cyanide before I can firm up my plans. Tell the grandkids I said hi, or possibly bye.

Drowsily Yours,

Handmaiden

[Cranky Old Man]

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It is now early whereas before it was late and I have not slept. I am too tired to explain anything.

Get some sleep and if you are sober again, start doing some serious Bible study.

[Seth Campbell]

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I hope on the new Earth we have kitties and horses.

But no poops.

Actually from what I've seen there's no mention of kitties (house cats) in the Bible at all, neither positive or negative.

It does look like horses will be there.

If we look at 2 Kings 2, it is mentioned that when Elijah was taken up in the whirlwind, he was taken in the Lords Chariot.
11And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.


Zechariah also mentions horses
8I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle trees that were in the bottom; and behind him were there red horses, speckled, and white. 9Then said I, O my lord, what are these? And the angel that talked with me said unto me, I will shew thee what these be. 10And the man that stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, These are they whom the LORD hath sent to walk to and fro through the earth.

Of course the white horse in Revelation
11And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

Unfortunately dogs are not looked at so nicely in the Bible, so I doubt there will be any there. Which is too bad, because I feel very close to God when I'm out hunting on an early morning. Just me, the dog, the birds and my shotgun.

[God's Cruzateher]

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I beg to differ. I'm saving quite a few of them...in my freezer.

[repented harlot70]

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I can be happy with horses

[BelieverInGod]

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I can be happy with horses

I think riding horses of fire would be cool

[BlessedB]

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I have a friend whose ashes will be mixed with her dog's and cat's and tossed into a lake. If the animals aren't saved, won't it be a hard sorting job for Saint Pete?