[MHGinTN]

Surely. But IMHO there's nothing about the animals which is in any way distinct from the basic material elements of the universe -- i.e., they are "fleshly Souls", electro-chemical Constructs -- and nothing more. Sorry, I believe the electro-chemical is not alive. I believe life is a continuum leap above the electro-chemical. Yes, I woul categorize the soul as a dimension level above the electro-chemical, and likewise, I would categorize the spirit as a dimensional level above the soul. I do believe all living things have a soul of life, but the human being is yet another level above the soulish. I suppose I would use the term 'evolved' to express the leaps from mere electro-chemical to life to spirit. As such, we might extrapolate that God the Creator is still 'doing' the development of the universe He has in the Mind of God. Oh, and I would not delimit the process to something temporal in limitations.

[OrthodoxPresbyterian]

Sorry, I believe the electro-chemical is not alive. I believe life is a continuum leap above the electro-chemical. Yes, I woul categorize the soul as a dimension level above the electro-chemical, and likewise, I would categorize the spirit as a dimensional level above the soul.

I'm open to the possibility. Out of curiosity, would you suggest any Bible verses which would tend to evidence such a view? Thanks.

best, op