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Pets in Heaven? (Especially on May 21st)
EWTN.com ^ | not given | Dr. Richard Geraghty, PhD

Posted on 05/18/2011 2:31:49 PM PDT by Salvation

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To: Salvation
A Travel Guide to Heaven
By Anthony DeStefano
I have this book and think that it is a very good read. Its only 208 pages but a very good read that addresses some of these issues.

Snip: DeStefano tackles tough questions about heaven, including the role of angels, the measurement of time, marriages and whether pets will be there (“Of course!”). Fears of boredom are dispelled with his depictions of possible activities (“How about a tour of the Andromeda galaxy?”)
41 posted on 05/18/2011 3:01:01 PM PDT by RedMDer (restoration of our honor, dignity, and freedoms will save America. - Sarah Palin)
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To: dainbramaged
"Any place that's too high-falootin' for Rip is too fancy for me."
42 posted on 05/18/2011 3:03:20 PM PDT by allmendream (Tea Party did not send the GOP to D.C. to negotiate the terms of our surrender to socialism.)
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To: Salvation

One person’s pet is another person’s delicacy.


43 posted on 05/18/2011 3:03:39 PM PDT by 353FMG (The M1911 is mightier than the sword.)
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To: Salvation

I suspect Heaven will have no muslims but all the Dogs.


44 posted on 05/18/2011 3:05:13 PM PDT by Hardraade (I want gigaton warheads now!!)
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To: Salvation

I’ve always loved the story of a man who dies and finds himself walking along a long road, with his old faithful dog trotting along by his side.

He reaches a set of magnificent gates, but when they open for him and he tries to walk through the fellow tending the gate tells him he can go in, but his dog can’t.

The man tells the gatekeeper that he’ll keep on walking, and he continues on with his dog by his side.

He then comes to a second set of gates, this set wooden and more rustic, which also open for him. He asks the gatekeeper whether he can take his dog in with him. Gatekeeper says “Sure! You both are welcome here.”

The man asks the gatekeeper “where am I?” The reply is “Heaven”.

The man is confused, asks “If this is Heaven, then what were those other set of gates back up the road?”

“Oh, that’s Hell. They do a really good job of screening out folks who would cross through while leaving their best friends outside. Now you and your buddy there go right on through.”


45 posted on 05/18/2011 3:05:19 PM PDT by tanknetter
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To: mel
What species would we say that doesn’t go to heaven?

Cats.

46 posted on 05/18/2011 3:05:38 PM PDT by Disambiguator
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To: lastchance

AMEN to that!


47 posted on 05/18/2011 3:06:34 PM PDT by Biggirl ("Jesus talked to us as individuals"-Jim Vicevich/Thanks JimV!)
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To: Salvation

My thoughts on heaven and hell are this: The deepest darkest depression that a person can experience is what will be experienced in hell. The difference with depression on earth and in hell is that hell is for all eternity without any periods of relief. It is a total feeling of hopelessness and despair. Whereas heaven is just the opposite. Think of the most joyful, ecstatic moment of your life, and that will be heaven. The difference with earth and heaven is that this joyous feeling of ecstacy never goes away. We will have no worries or fears. It is a constant. Also in heaven we will have the Lord with us. As far as our pets, if we are experiencing this joy without our pets, then we will not be missing them.


48 posted on 05/18/2011 3:06:58 PM PDT by murron (Proud Mom of a Marine Vet)
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To: dainbramaged

This was in one of Rod Serling’s short story collections (I think):

Man kills his wife but then feels guilty.
At a seance she speaks to him, says she’s in heaven, tells him she forgives him and that she looks forward to seeing him again. She then pleads for him to bring her dog with him when he comes. He kills the dog and commits suicide. In the final scene the dog comes running up to her all excited. He says “I’m glad I can be with you again forever here in heaven.” She says, “Oh wait, you’re a murderer, remember? You go to the other place.”


49 posted on 05/18/2011 3:07:25 PM PDT by ZGuy
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To: Salvation; Grunthor


"If dogs don't go to heaven, then I want to go where they go when I die."

-Will Rogers


50 posted on 05/18/2011 3:07:38 PM PDT by Emperor Palpatine (One of these days, Alice....one of these days.....POW!! Right in the kisser!!!!)
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To: allmendream

Wish I could think of which episode you have in mind

I was thinking of that cartoon of St Peter welcoming Snoopy

I`ve had many dogs in my life...they live such a short while

Its always hurt to loose one


51 posted on 05/18/2011 3:09:56 PM PDT by Harold Shea (RVN `70 - `71)
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To: Salvation

God has infinite love. Would he not love all that he created?


52 posted on 05/18/2011 3:12:00 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Salvation

Have trouble explaning this to children? I have a harder time explaining this to adults who can’t bear the thought that little Fluffy or Fido won’t be there with them in the hereafter.

Our Lord promises that the joy of fellowship with Him will be so great that we won’t CARE that our old pets aren’t around with us. And yet some would rather choose their pets - just like in a hurricane.

I love my pet but I’m fully aware that the bond is not a permanent one. Whether the pet understands that, I don’t know but I’m not all that concerned with it.


53 posted on 05/18/2011 3:12:48 PM PDT by OrangeHoof (Washington, we Texans want a divorce!)
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To: Harold Shea

See post #42. Episode called “The Hunt”


54 posted on 05/18/2011 3:12:48 PM PDT by allmendream (Tea Party did not send the GOP to D.C. to negotiate the terms of our surrender to socialism.)
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To: Salvation

What about Netflix in Heaven?


55 posted on 05/18/2011 3:12:55 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: Salvation

Yikes. God has infinite love. Would He not love all that He created? Distracted by one of my dogs. :)


56 posted on 05/18/2011 3:13:41 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Revolting cat!

Who knows? :)


57 posted on 05/18/2011 3:15:08 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: All

There is a thing called “Rainbow Bridge” for animals.


58 posted on 05/18/2011 3:15:29 PM PDT by Biggirl ("Jesus talked to us as individuals"-Jim Vicevich/Thanks JimV!)
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To: beebuster2000
I don't think Jesus had access to the interwebs either...or at least there is no Biblical reference.
59 posted on 05/18/2011 3:15:39 PM PDT by starlifter (Pullum sapit)
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To: Salvation
I guess I ought to rip Revelations 4:5-9 out of the bible.

Rev 4:5 And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and [there were] seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Rev 4:6 And before the throne [there was] a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, [were] four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
Rev 4:7 And the first beast [was] like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast [was] like a flying eagle.
Rev 4:8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about [him]; and [they were] full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
Rev 4:9 And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever

60 posted on 05/18/2011 3:17:12 PM PDT by Hodar (Who needs laws .... when this "feels" so right?)
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