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Actually, Christians do believe animals have souls, but souls respective to their animal nature. A soul is the "animus" of a living being, that is, the animating principle or life force. There are vegetative souls, animal souls and human souls.
Christians believe, in accordance with natural philosophy, that human souls are unique in that they have the faculties of intellect and will. These faculties are the immortal faculties, giving the soul an indestructible nature since it is capable of having spiritual concepts, interaction and a spiritual destiny. A human soul can exist without a human body because of its spiritual faculties.
An animal soul is unable to survive once separated from the physical body. The life force, when spent, simply ceases to exist. An animal has its immediate purpose in its current manifestation which it fulfills throughout its natural life.
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The Bible does not instruct us as to beliefs about souls of animals. Personally it seems cruel if they are like family members and our close companions but must not be allowed to accompany us to heaven. I think they DO have souls and love and compassion.
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Do Orthodox Christians believe that animals have souls?
No. Like most other Christian denominations, Orthodox Christian dogma and scripture is silent on this subject. Hinduism is the religion which discusses the souls in all animals "down to the tiniest insect", in its scriptures.
Why does the Catholic Church believe that animals do not have souls?
The Church believes that all animals also have souls but they are not immortal souls as man has. In other words, once the animal dies, so does its soul.
Do dogs have a soul?
The concept of a soul is largely subjective and based on individual beliefs. Many people believe that animals, including dogs, have unique spirits or energies that are sacred and deserving of respect and love.
Only human being have souls?
well i believe that most animals have souls too. if you believe in reincarnation then you may believe plants do too, but no not only humans. anything that has emotion has a soul.
Can yo have a spirit animal and still be Christian?
Most Christians do not believe animals have a 'spirit' (component) rather they are living 'souls' (breathe of life) like mankind is. But mankind does have a 'spirit' in him that allows him to link to his Creator.
What do christians believe about the ivory trade?
Most Christians believe that the ivory trade is wrong. They believe this because they believe in obeying the law and not harming animals or people.
What do christians believe about stealing animals and family?
Simple: Don't.
Why is the power of the sheep and the goat important for Christians?
Christians do not believe animals have any unique powers and only uses these farming animals as metaphors.
What do Christians believe about using science ot help us?
most Christians don't believe in science because science explains that people evolve from animals whereas Christians believe that people came from god
What special meaning does the word resurrection have for a Christian?
Christians believe that Christ rose from the dead and they believe that souls will be resurrected to be judged by Jesus in the final days of this world's existence.
Do christians believe that animals should be worshipped as gods?
No, Christians believe that there is only one God and that is the God of the Bible, who is the creator of all. he alone is worthy to be worshipped.
What do Christians believe about harming animals?
Christains believe that they should not harm animals because God put them on the earth so we should look after them and care for them.
