[RobRoy]

You know a lot about being "soulless," it seems.

I know an animal doesn't have one, in the human sense. They are not self aware, for starters.

[TheOtherOne]

They are not self aware, for starters.

That is simply not true. There have been many experiments where primates have show clear signs of self-awareness. In these experiments, they put a mirror in the cages with the animals for some time. Later, after some time, they painted red blotchs on the animals forheads at night. The next day, while many animals would have no idea they are looking at themselves in the mirror, there are primates who immediate try to wipe their own foreheads - indicating a keen sense of self awareness.

[LowOiL]

Ohhh , buddy watch out. I took a simular stance (that animal has no soul, doesn't end up in heaven ect.. ) a year or so ago. I think the last hate mail was about a month ago. It is funny how some will condeme this fellow with more zeal than a drug dealer selling to kids. Human life comes formost IMHO.

BTW... I have animals I love, I am in the process right now digging a hole to bury my mom/mine Austrilian Blue Healer. One of the best dogs I have owned, female of course, full blooded/spayed. Mom wanted her when I moved off. She would take on a dog twice her size and defend mom better than any other dog I have have owned. She was 14 y/o last month. I will bury her between two mulberry trees in the best spot on my property. Gotta go pick her up now..... Boo Hoo Bye Maltida Bay. Will miss ya girl ..

[dixie sass]

How do you know that? Do you have some kind of clairvoyance or link to GOD that we don't?

[Chad Fairbanks]

I know an animal doesn't have one, in the human sense. They are not self aware, for starters.

Oh my... are you in for a surprise... karma can be a... ;0)

[matrix]

You should feel deep shame!

[mel]

Not according to Sonya

[newcats]

Just what is your definition of "self aware"? Are they not aware of their surroundings? Do they not crave companionship...affection?
Please define.