[enviros_kill]

Unfortunately all of this animal concern is ripe for co-pting by PETA and the 'animal rights' extremist crowd. As a result we end up with laws that favor animals at the expense of human lives, health and property rights. Animals do not go to heaven. God created them to serve mankind in numerous ways and we can certainly be thankful for that and take care of them.

Christianity is our foe. If ANIMAL RIGHTS is to succeed, WE MUST DESTROY THE JUDEO-CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS TRADITION." - PETER SINGER ("Father of Animal Rights"

PETA creates a (nude) scene
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1453399/posts

[BruceysMom]

I have been taught that "Heaven" is a place where we escape the burden of sin and have restored to us what sin has stolen. Death came about through sin, and while animals may have no souls, their death came from sin. So I know my animals will be there.

[Dysart]

I didn't post this to stir up debate on whether or not animals go to heaven(or hell if they've been naughty doggies). It's unfortunate that the topic was introduced in the article but it was likely included to show how strongly people some people value their pets' welfare. This "animal concern" is in no way political and only the most twisted reader would view it so. Thus, I posted it in general/chat where it belongs.

[HairOfTheDog]

Thank you for your rant about PETA. Now, when you read through this thread, and read all the real, unpolitical human sentiments most of us feel when we read this, I wonder... Who do you think most of us would like to be around, you and your paranoia about PETA, or the people who have loved and lost a pet that was precious to them?

Life isn't always politics.

[xJones]

Unfortunately all of this animal concern is ripe for co-pting by PETA and the 'animal rights' extremist crowd. As a result we end up with laws that favor animals at the expense of human lives, health and property rights. Animals do not go to heaven. God created them to serve mankind in numerous ways and we can certainly be thankful for that and take care of them.

What in the world does PETA have to do with people mourning their dead dogs and cats? Do you really think that grieving dog and/or cat owners are going to run wild and do a {{{(nude)}}} scene as in your link in #5?

Also, did God tell you personally that even beloved pets can't go to heaven? I have to ask because it's not mentioned in the Bible, one way or the other, but you seem to know. You might consider adopting a donkey, one certainly helped Balaam.