Do Dogs Go To Heaven? - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**CindyLavender** · 10-13-2008, 05:01 PM

I got this as an email...and it's funny even though not true...BUT it brings up a good point.
http://www.snopes.com/photos/signs/dogheaven.asp

Do our animal partners go to Heaven...or your concept of Heaven...or if you don't believe in Heaven or the concept...where do they go?

(Jeez...this PC stuff is difficult sometimes, ya' know?)

**yarita** · 10-13-2008, 05:10 PM

Why do they have to "go" anywhere? For that matter, why do we?

I got this as an email...and it's funny even though not true...BUT it brings up a good point.
http://www.snopes.com/photos/signs/dogheaven.asp

Do our animal partners go to Heaven...or your concept of Heaven...or if you don't believe in Heaven or the concept...where do they go?

(Jeez...this PC stuff is difficult sometimes, ya' know?)

**yatrahnualenu** · 10-13-2008, 05:18 PM

That's two AAARGH'S in one day for me...LOL!!! Must be a new record!

**Uvgsgssu** · 10-13-2008, 05:18 PM

Just checkin' !

That's two AAARGH'S in one day for me...LOL!!! Must be a new record!

**xLQLRcXh** · 10-13-2008, 05:20 PM

Just checkin' !

**citicroego** · 10-13-2008, 05:24 PM

This, I think, could be a very interesting discussion but I must remain true to myself in that I do not believe in a "place" called heaven where anyone or anything goes at death so I am unable to discuss the subject.

However, I would be very interested in the opinions of those who hold to the belief of 'heaven' just to see what their thoughts are on this subjects.

Thanks in advance to anyone who is willing to discuss the subject.

Peace & Love!

**bpejjssoe** · 10-13-2008, 06:46 PM

Of course they do.

and what proof is there that they don't have a soul if that's a requirement for your version of heaven

**Crazykz** · 10-13-2008, 07:12 PM

and what proof is there that they don't have a soul if that's a requirement for your version of heaven

Nice!

Peace & Love!

**Mello** · 10-13-2008, 08:12 PM

Yes, I believe dogs have souls and they go to heaven.

My son believes our dog is the demon seed of Satan and will reside in Hell.

**russianstallian** · 10-13-2008, 08:21 PM

My son believes our dog is the demon seed of Satan and will reside in Hell.

I had the feline version of your dog. I think your dog will have to oust my cat...good luck with that!

I'm in agreement though...I think our pets...souls or not...reside wherever we do in the afterlife. I think they truly deserve a heaven if they don't have one...but that's my opinion. Y'all are doin' really good here.

**qQVXpYM6** · 10-13-2008, 10:19 PM

I would like to believe that when we go to the big lounge in the other plane that like "What Dreams May Come" we can make anything happen that we want, and make it such a reality that we are unable to differentiate on that plane, so if you really wanted your dog with you he would appear....However I do not know, but would like to hope they are with their masters in the afterlife or frolicking around on the Happy Hunting Grounds chasing rabbits ~smiles~

**namaikaimvputka** · 10-13-2008, 10:59 PM

I believe that all sentient beings have a soul. That soul is the Supreme Spirit (God). Lord Krishna, an Avatar (Incarnation) of God, said: "I am the true Self (Atman/Soul) in the heart of every creature" (Srimad Bhagavad Gita 10:20). So I believe that dogs have souls.

The other question is, "Is there a heaven?" I believe that God is the Ocean of Life. Everything and all sentient beings have their existence in that Ocean of Life. Nothing can exist outside of God. So all the pets that I have had are still swiming in that Ocean of Life somewhere.

Hermano Luis

**Phouepou** · 10-14-2008, 12:44 AM

... but would like to hope they are with their masters in the afterlife or frolicking around on the Happy Hunting Grounds chasing rabbits ~smiles~

Yeah. But that would be hell for the rabbits, wouldn't it?

Peace & Love!

**ceagstuntee** · 10-14-2008, 04:29 AM

I took the white witchcraft correspondence school class with wicca.org.They teach limited reincarnation,no more than 3 times.Under such a scenario ,no dogs don t go to heaven,but,may come back human next time after death,then,maybe after another reincarnation ,may go to heaven! So,what if it doesn t work out & ya have to euthanize a litter of pups,go & read this scenario again & you ve hastened their eternal progression it was taught.Sooorrrryyyy,probably not what you were wantng to hear.By Christian teachings,its also no.
Ive read world religions/religions of man by Smith,Huston,I believe.Ya have to go Buddhist,Hindu,Eastern,reincarnationist religions for a ya/ on do dogs go to heaven. I know the sentiments,n hope some pets Ive logged lots of my life with,would be there too.

**Sierabiera** · 10-14-2008, 05:19 AM

Yeah. But that would be hell for the rabbits, wouldn't it?

Peace & Love!

~laughs~ yeah I guess it would, but if what I said earlier relates, then they woudln't be real rabbits, but the dogs wouldn't know any better ~smiles~

**tgs** · 10-14-2008, 11:28 AM

Given some of you know how I feel about Brute (my soul mate) you can pretty much guess my answer.

Not only do dogs have souls,they go to Heaven too.

I also believe some are reincarnated as we are.

Just because a group of people say one thing does not make it so,that applies to a whole lots of issues.

Me,I choose to believe

**shenacatro** · 10-14-2008, 04:47 PM

Hi Khbostic,

Yes, what you said above is my understanding of the Hindu/Buddhist beliefs. Although if I remember correctly there are no limits on the number of reincarnations until one finally goes to heaven.

Peace & Love!

**indentKew** · 10-14-2008, 04:48 PM

Hi TC,

Nice.

Yes, I knew where you stood on this issue.

Peace & Love!

**skiboyx** · 10-14-2008, 04:52 PM

Well...can't remember being in Heaven and haven't received any direct reports from folks I know so I have no clue if they go there or not. I've got some ideas and thoughts about it but that's not what was asked.

**Larisochka** · 10-14-2008, 05:17 PM

Have you ever scratched behind his ear?
Of course they go to heaven.

Have you ever seen one starving in the street, only to get run over by a semi?
They go to hell too.

"Afterlife"? I've got too much "Rightnowlife" to worry about it. Besides, my dog is right here with me...

10-13-2008, 05:01 PM	#1
CindyLavender Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 437 Senior Member	Do Dogs Go To Heaven? I got this as an email...and it's funny even though not true...BUT it brings up a good point. http://www.snopes.com/photos/signs/dogheaven.asp Do our animal partners go to Heaven...or your concept of Heaven...or if you don't believe in Heaven or the concept...where do they go? (Jeez...this PC stuff is difficult sometimes, ya' know?) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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yarita Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 661 Senior Member	Why do they have to "go" anywhere? For that matter, why do we? I got this as an email...and it's funny even though not true...BUT it brings up a good point. http://www.snopes.com/photos/signs/dogheaven.asp Do our animal partners go to Heaven...or your concept of Heaven...or if you don't believe in Heaven or the concept...where do they go? (Jeez...this PC stuff is difficult sometimes, ya' know?) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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yatrahnualenu Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 477 Senior Member	That's two AAARGH'S in one day for me...LOL!!! Must be a new record! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Uvgsgssu Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 534 Senior Member	Just checkin' ! That's two AAARGH'S in one day for me...LOL!!! Must be a new record! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2008, 05:24 PM	#6
citicroego Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	This, I think, could be a very interesting discussion but I must remain true to myself in that I do not believe in a "place" called heaven where anyone or anything goes at death so I am unable to discuss the subject. However, I would be very interested in the opinions of those who hold to the belief of 'heaven' just to see what their thoughts are on this subjects. Thanks in advance to anyone who is willing to discuss the subject. Peace & Love! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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bpejjssoe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	Of course they do. and what proof is there that they don't have a soul if that's a requirement for your version of heaven Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Crazykz Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	and what proof is there that they don't have a soul if that's a requirement for your version of heaven Nice! Peace & Love! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2008, 08:12 PM	#9
Mello Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 495 Senior Member	Yes, I believe dogs have souls and they go to heaven. My son believes our dog is the demon seed of Satan and will reside in Hell. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2008, 08:21 PM	#10
russianstallian Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 490 Senior Member	My son believes our dog is the demon seed of Satan and will reside in Hell. I had the feline version of your dog. I think your dog will have to oust my cat...good luck with that! I'm in agreement though...I think our pets...souls or not...reside wherever we do in the afterlife. I think they truly deserve a heaven if they don't have one...but that's my opinion. Y'all are doin' really good here. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2008, 10:19 PM	#11
qQVXpYM6 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 413 Senior Member	I would like to believe that when we go to the big lounge in the other plane that like "What Dreams May Come" we can make anything happen that we want, and make it such a reality that we are unable to differentiate on that plane, so if you really wanted your dog with you he would appear....However I do not know, but would like to hope they are with their masters in the afterlife or frolicking around on the Happy Hunting Grounds chasing rabbits ~smiles~ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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namaikaimvputka Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 359 Senior Member	I believe that all sentient beings have a soul. That soul is the Supreme Spirit (God). Lord Krishna, an Avatar (Incarnation) of God, said: "I am the true Self (Atman/Soul) in the heart of every creature" (Srimad Bhagavad Gita 10:20). So I believe that dogs have souls. The other question is, "Is there a heaven?" I believe that God is the Ocean of Life. Everything and all sentient beings have their existence in that Ocean of Life. Nothing can exist outside of God. So all the pets that I have had are still swiming in that Ocean of Life somewhere. Hermano Luis Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-14-2008, 12:44 AM	#13
Phouepou Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 546 Senior Member	... but would like to hope they are with their masters in the afterlife or frolicking around on the Happy Hunting Grounds chasing rabbits ~smiles~ Yeah. But that would be hell for the rabbits, wouldn't it? Peace & Love! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-14-2008, 04:29 AM	#14
ceagstuntee Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 421 Senior Member	I took the white witchcraft correspondence school class with wicca.org.They teach limited reincarnation,no more than 3 times.Under such a scenario ,no dogs don t go to heaven,but,may come back human next time after death,then,maybe after another reincarnation ,may go to heaven! So,what if it doesn t work out & ya have to euthanize a litter of pups,go & read this scenario again & you ve hastened their eternal progression it was taught.Sooorrrryyyy,probably not what you were wantng to hear.By Christian teachings,its also no. Ive read world religions/religions of man by Smith,Huston,I believe.Ya have to go Buddhist,Hindu,Eastern,reincarnationist religions for a ya/ on do dogs go to heaven. I know the sentiments,n hope some pets Ive logged lots of my life with,would be there too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-14-2008, 05:19 AM	#15
Sierabiera Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	Yeah. But that would be hell for the rabbits, wouldn't it? Peace & Love! ~laughs~ yeah I guess it would, but if what I said earlier relates, then they woudln't be real rabbits, but the dogs wouldn't know any better ~smiles~ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-14-2008, 11:28 AM	#16
tgs Join Date Mar 2007 Age 48 Posts 5,125 Senior Member	Given some of you know how I feel about Brute (my soul mate) you can pretty much guess my answer. Not only do dogs have souls,they go to Heaven too. I also believe some are reincarnated as we are. Just because a group of people say one thing does not make it so,that applies to a whole lots of issues. Me,I choose to believe Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-14-2008, 04:47 PM	#17
shenacatro Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 474 Senior Member	Hi Khbostic, Yes, what you said above is my understanding of the Hindu/Buddhist beliefs. Although if I remember correctly there are no limits on the number of reincarnations until one finally goes to heaven. Peace & Love! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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indentKew Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 416 Senior Member	Hi TC, Nice. Yes, I knew where you stood on this issue. Peace & Love! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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skiboyx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 439 Senior Member	Well...can't remember being in Heaven and haven't received any direct reports from folks I know so I have no clue if they go there or not. I've got some ideas and thoughts about it but that's not what was asked. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-14-2008, 05:17 PM	#20
Larisochka Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 345 Senior Member	Have you ever scratched behind his ear? Of course they go to heaven. Have you ever seen one starving in the street, only to get run over by a semi? They go to hell too. "Afterlife"? I've got too much "Rightnowlife" to worry about it. Besides, my dog is right here with me... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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