Billy Graham says that there may be animals in heaven. If it suits man. Also, animals will not be carnivores. I guess that means no meat lovers pizza? I am so confused.

Quote:Q:
Will there be animals in heaven?

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A:
God has a special reason and place for each of His created beings. Animals, too, have a purpose in God’s creation. 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.

http://billygraham.org/answer/will-there...in-heaven/

I have no idea whether there are animals in heaven, but it's a pretty safe bet that Hell is filled with scorched hamsters.

Boru

(October 31, 2015 at 4:51 pm)Mermaid Wrote: Are there animals in heaven?

Yes

There are no animals in heaven, or people, or angels, or anything else. There is no heaven.

I was taught that animals do not have souls, and therefore do not go to heaven.

That's very hard for an xtian child who has just lost a beloved pet to hear.
Heck, even as an adult . . . the "rainbow bridge" fantasy, that has your long-lost pet running into your arms a few seconds after you kick the bucket - yeah, it's tempting.

That's one reason we need to raise atheist kids.  We can approach death in a more rational manner, without filling their heads with a fantasy of the afterlife.

(October 31, 2015 at 7:04 pm)drfuzzy Wrote: I was taught that animals do not have souls, and therefore do not go to heaven.

That's very hard for an xtian child who has just lost a beloved pet to hear.
Heck, even as an adult . . . the "rainbow bridge" fantasy, that has your long-lost pet running into your arms a few seconds after you kick the bucket - yeah, it's tempting.

That's one reason we need to raise atheist kids.  We can approach death in a more rational manner, without filling their heads with a fantasy of the afterlife.

Yeah. I live in a rural area. I've had pets throughout my childhood and teen years. I'm used to grass, trees, and flowers. Don't tell me there's none of that in heaven, because I won't want to go.

(October 31, 2015 at 6:42 pm)Huggy74 Wrote:

(October 31, 2015 at 4:51 pm)Mermaid Wrote: Are there animals in heaven?

Yes

So do they get into heaven despite having no souls? Why doesn't the Bible talk about it if there are animals in heaven? (or am I mistaken?)

There would be horse's asses in heaven... if there were a heaven.

And lots of cockspittle!

(October 31, 2015 at 7:19 pm)Mermaid Wrote:

(October 31, 2015 at 6:42 pm)Huggy74 Wrote: Yes

So do they get into heaven despite having no souls? Why doesn't the Bible talk about it if there are animals in heaven? (or am I mistaken?)

Here

Quote:Isaiah 11
6 The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
7 And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.
8 And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice' den.
9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.