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Animal Rights Activists Storm Church Demanding Pets be Treated Like Christians
The Catholic Herald (UK) ^ | 2/15/17 | Staff Reporter

Posted on 02/15/2017 5:32:46 PM PST by marshmallow

The protestors believe that animals have souls and should be let into churches

Animal rights activists in Italy have stormed a Mass demanding that their dogs be treated as Christians.

The Times reported that police were called to Santa Maria della Cima in Genzano to deal with a group of 20 protestors who were waving banners and carrying their pets while calling for animals to be allowed into church because they have souls.

The church was targeted by Animalisti Italiani after Roxana Grasso, 47, was told she would not be allowed to bring her Pomeranian to prayers.

“I believe that animals have souls, are on par with humans and should be blessed in church, but other worshippers yelled at me and the priest pushed me and threw me out,” Grasso claimed.

Signs at the protest read: “Animals have a soul – they will go to Heaven too.”

Under Italian law, the protestors could face up to two years in prison for disturbing a religious service.

(Excerpt) Read more at catholicherald.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Catholic; Current Events; Religion & Culture
KEYWORDS: animalrights; formerlygreatbritain; italy
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1 posted on 02/15/2017 5:32:46 PM PST by marshmallow
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To: marshmallow
Sounds good to me and my animals.

I'd rather spend eternity with them than Pope Francis.

2 posted on 02/15/2017 5:35:07 PM PST by RoosterRedux
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To: marshmallow

We treat our cats better than we treat some “Christians”. :)


3 posted on 02/15/2017 5:36:52 PM PST by MayflowerMadam (“Great spirits have always encountered opposition from mediocre minds." A. Einstein)
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To: marshmallow

Pets are not Pets they’re Family


4 posted on 02/15/2017 5:37:12 PM PST by butlerweave
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To: marshmallow

I treat my animals with the respect they deserve as God’s creations.Anything less would make me an unworthy steward.


5 posted on 02/15/2017 5:38:05 PM PST by Farmer Dean (168 grains of instant conflict resolution)
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To: marshmallow

Do they abort their pets?


6 posted on 02/15/2017 5:38:28 PM PST by PGR88
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To: All
If God is love (He says He is), then pets are given easy access into Heaven.


7 posted on 02/15/2017 5:41:55 PM PST by RoosterRedux
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To: marshmallow

“Rise, Peter, kill and eat.”


8 posted on 02/15/2017 5:45:32 PM PST by Persevero (NUTS)
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To: MayflowerMadam
I hug all cats. When I meet new Christians, I make sure my wallet is still in place.;-)

That said, I am an evangelical Christian. A whole-hearted believer.

9 posted on 02/15/2017 5:47:29 PM PST by RoosterRedux
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To: marshmallow

First and foremost, we beg the question, “Do these people actually know what it means to be a true believer. . .animals aside?”

Just another “off the deep end” example of this world’s misguided mindset. Acts 16:31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”

The main thing is that everyone including family believes that Jesus saved us from our sins through His Death, Burial, and Resurrection.

Then you can worry about FIDO.


10 posted on 02/15/2017 5:50:45 PM PST by Maudeen (No one on this earth is too far gone for Jesus.)
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To: RoosterRedux
I'd rather spend eternity with them than Pope Francis.

Well said, Rooster. I have a lifetime of adorable pets waiting for me in heaven. And no popes.

11 posted on 02/15/2017 5:51:44 PM PST by Veto! (Opinions freely dispensed as advice)
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To: Persevero
That verse has no place here.

Surely you have access to Biblical interpretations of that verse. Do some Bible study.

It isn't about killing animals.

It is about Peter's Jewishness versus his new Christianity and his acceptance of God's rules which include gentiles and their traditions.

12 posted on 02/15/2017 5:54:00 PM PST by RoosterRedux
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To: Persevero

I saw what you did there!


13 posted on 02/15/2017 5:54:47 PM PST by CWW (Pray for God's Protection!)
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To: marshmallow

Christians will be persecuted.


14 posted on 02/15/2017 5:55:04 PM PST by Scrambler Bob (Brought to you from Turtle Island, otherwise known as 'So-Called North America')
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To: marshmallow
But they aren't Christians.

They are pets.

How long before they start demanding they be baptized and given communion?

What happens to their spirit after death is up to God but saying a dog is a Christian does not elevate the dog, it degrades the concept of Christian.

15 posted on 02/15/2017 5:55:11 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (Not a Romantic, not a hero worshiper and stop trying to tug my heartstrings. It tickles! (pink bow))
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To: RoosterRedux

I’m guessing you don’t have to worry about spending eternity with “Pope Francis”.


16 posted on 02/15/2017 5:55:42 PM PST by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: Veto!
All my little buddies are waiting for me too.

Now that's heaven.

Eternity isn't long enough for that.

And no more litter boxes.;-)

17 posted on 02/15/2017 5:58:06 PM PST by RoosterRedux
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To: marshmallow

So they want pets to be persecuted, murdered, raped by Muslims, and spied on by democrat run agencies?


18 posted on 02/15/2017 5:58:32 PM PST by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same.)
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To: marshmallow
Thinking of pets as "Christians" doesn't *elevate* them but does demean us.Yes,pets should be treated with kindness and respect.But "Christians"?

No thanks.

19 posted on 02/15/2017 5:59:50 PM PST by Gay State Conservative (Deplorables' Lives Matter)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear
Have you not felt the love of a pet?

God is love...not some human creation called a church.

20 posted on 02/15/2017 6:00:28 PM PST by RoosterRedux
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