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Old 02-28-2002, 07:09 PM
greenej greenej is offline
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Auburn, MI/USA
And God created Rottys....

I am a Christian, when I lost my Cody on Jan. 4, I had to know the answer to the question of pets in Heaven. I scoured the Bible and found no specific references to this topic. Then I spoke with several pastoral friends. Some don't even want to talk about the subject, but others point out that scripture says EVERYTHING was created to glorify God, all good is of God...To me, I know our pets do TRUELY love us and my faith tells me God will have ALL things of love participating in Heaven. Below is the question and the answer from one of the greatest Pastors.

Will there be animals in heaven?

God has a special reason and place for each of His created beings. Animals, too, are a part of an orderly creation by God. Man, as the highest order of creation, has been given dominion over the animal kingdom (Genesis 1:26-28). We believe that animals were intended for man's enjoyment and use. The Bible itself does not indicate that there is life after death for animals. It may be that God's purpose for animals is fulfilled on this earth. However, if animals would make us happier in heaven, surely there will be a place for them there. Some Bible interpreters have called attention to Isaiah's description of the peace of God's future kingdom where he says that "the wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox" (Isaiah 65:25). Heaven will lack nothing that is good and that will bring glory to God.
Rev. Billy Graham:)
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