From the article: Compelling Cases for Souls of Animals
Do you believe cats and other animals have souls? Have you had any personal experiences that you feel back up those beliefs? Or do you think that when they die, they are just gone? Share your stories and opinions with other readers. Questions or responses to other Answers will not be published. Think of this as your own mini-article, but make your case as compelling as you can, within the character limits. Share Your Experiences
Yes, cats have souls (duh)
- Yes, cats have souls. It is obvious to anyone who has ever loved a cat or a dog that there is a soul. It seems to me that personality is a function of the immaterial part of a being, and cats definitely have personality. This is, of course, an emotional response on our part and you could argue that humans attribute human qualities to things not human. Nevertheless, it seems to me that the burden of proof is on the side of those who argue against anecdotal reports of human behaviors, thus soul behaviors, from cats. Even from the theological standpoint, I would argue that cats have souls. Whether you are a dichotomist or a trichotomist, cats could be viewed as having both a material and immaterial part. There is also an argument from the continuity of identity (not enough space left), and the argument from praise & blame. If feel it natural to praise animals for helping humans and think they feel shame when scolded, we obvious treat them as having souls. Yes, cats have souls.
- —Lee_Jones
Do Cats Have Souls?
- Yes, I believe they do.They know when their owner is in pain, whether physical or emotional and they stay close by their side. Their hearts are full of love and that comes from the soul.My Aunt had a cat that died after she passed away- He stayed outside her bedroom door and would not eat- The Vet said he diad of a broken heart.That`s soul. Just after I added my opinion,,My George died the 7th of this mo.,Nov.-- he was nearly 16- I am comforted by the other comments posted here, that he is secure in Heaven and I thank-you for that- Sincerely, Jean
- —Guest Jean Breton
Nope IMHO.
- No. Cats don't have souls. Humans don't have souls. But we do share a magnificant system called the Nervous system... We see the outer world with it, we sense the inner world with it, and we connect to different inner worlds (like that of cats) with it. That's all. No more, no less. Cats rock.
- —Guest Rasputin
Do Cats Have Souls?
- Yes, cats as well as all animals have souls. The soul is the life force energy that animates the bodies of all living things and gives them consciousness and awareness. All you have to do is look into an animals eyes to know. They feel pain and experience joy and love just as we do. They have strong family bonds with their offspring and companions (both human and animal). Like human beings, cats and all animals are creations of God. They deserve love and compassion, and they also give it back to us.
- —Guest Tumeria Langlois
yes they do!
- cats give unconditional love, they know when to show affection, they are a living being with feelings, absolutely they have souls. someday we can be reunited with our loved ones. with God all things are possible.
- —tinads505
Do Cats Have Souls
- Some of the "spiritual" books that I read that are channeled by living people say that animals have a collective soul. However, I believe they have individual souls because when I had to have my cat Pinky euthanized in 2004 because she was old and sick within a 10-day period I had 3 vivid and distinct dreams about her. In all the dreams she looked healthy and not skinny and sick like when she was on the Earth plane. I think she came to me in those dreams to let me know that she was alright on the other side and that I didn't have to worry about her anymore. I never had another dream about her after that. I can't imagine that animals have a collective soul when they have such individual personalities like she did and all other animals do.
- —Guest Pinky
Do animals have souls
- You bet they do! God loves all his creation. My precious Drai went home to our Heavenly Father on April 22 2009 and I can not even express the sadness I feel. We grew up, and old together as she was my best friend for 20 years. Yes, I know we will be together again but I miss her terribly and love her with all my heart and soul.
- —Guest DRAIS MOM
This book got me to thinking
- God's Creatures -- A Biblical View Of Animals by Susan Bulanda. She has this perspective: Animals are created beings, similar to angels. They have a spirit, but no soul, since that is the unique privilege of mankind. And yes, since God created animals and loves them, they'll be in heaven. But I urge anyone interested in this subject to read this book. Although I'm not sure about some of what she says, it's inspired me to research the subject more on my own and to read the Bible and see what it has to say!
- —eva5
LOVING AND BEST FRIEND
- My girl kitty Stinky was 18.5 yrs old and got kidney problem. She was my best friend. I had to put her to sleep Aug 12 2009. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do. My heart is broken, I miss her so much. She knew I loved her and she gave it back. My other cat JoyJoy is 12 yrs old, she and Stinky were together that long. I know she misses Stinky also. Nothing gave me so much joy as playing with her. I just cry at times thinking of her....
- —Guest MARINE2543
Cats have Souls
- If cats don't have souls, why do I feel my pets when I go to bed?
- —Guest aheinzel2@hotmail.cm
Definitely
- Quite simple ! In Genesis 2vs 5 it tells us that plants were created spiritually before they were placed on earth and if they have a spirit then why not the animals .They definitely have souls and will be part of the Resurrection and our lives in eternity To believe otherwise would be intolerable. They r so intelligent and loving and in Rev 5 vs 13 Paul sees every creature worshipping and praising God I love my cats dearly and know without a doubt they will share my hereafter !
- —Guest Anne Beck
The Bible tells me so.
- If I get to heaven and there are no cats there I shall be terribly disappointed. I don't mean to be preachy, but for those who are Christian, I think the bible clearly states that animals will be in heaven, so they must have souls. Lions and Leopards are CATS! So why wouldn't our cats be there too? Isaiah 11:6 The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them. Isaiah 65:25 "The wolf and the lamb shall graze together; the lion shall eat straw like the ox, and dust shall be the serpent's food. They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain," says the Lord. Rev 5:13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, [be] unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
- —TrueRose
Souls are a gift from God
- Cats and other animals were placed here by our creator, and I expect to see them in what ever heaven we enjoy. They are not so very different from us, and we should care for them with love and attention.
- —Guest Tom Trevathan
My Experience
- My oldest cat Heidi was very ill and had to be eutanized on June 15th 2009. The following Saturday I was outside working in the yard and couldn't help help notice that a Robin (bird) was watching my every move and began to follow me around the yard which I found very unusual for a wild bird. The Robin closely followed me around the yard the entire day ... as I was cutting the grass, trimming the hedges and weeding; usually staying within 10 feet of me. The following morning when I went back outside to work again, to my surprise the Robin returned and once again stayed by my side as I went about my work. There is no doubt in my mind that this was my beloved Heidi communicating with me.
- —Guest Marianne
My cats are still "with" me...
- I do not have a bunch of fancy words or scientific verbage to back it up, it is just a feeling that cats do have souls. They are thinking, plotting, care-free, loving beings. I had 3 cats previous to the ones I have now (more if you count from childhood). My Natasha I had since I was 17, lived over 15yrs, Jr. was 16 1/2, and RagMuffin was 17 1/2 yrs each at passing. It broke my heart, cried for days, I felt like part of my life died with them, they were with me during really hard times. After Natasha died, I would feel her jump on my bed like she always did, and I feel the Junior and Rag also. They had different gaits and movement, and though I have moved, a few times a week, I still feel them jump on the bed and lay next to my leg. Weird, I know, it is not the blankets "settling" or whatever because that is what I always thought when it began. It usually happens when I am completely settled. They have been gone now 8yrs, 5 yrs, and 2 yrs. I know they are my angels now, souls yes.
- —Guest nrsheathr
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