Most Americans believe their pets go to heaven

[Ray]

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WASHINGTON: Most Americans believe that when their pets die, they go to heaven, a survey has shown.

The telephone survey carried out by the Washington Post asked, “Do you think pets like cats and dogs can go to heaven when they die or do only people go to heaven?” Forty-three percent answered in the affirmative, while 28 percent replied in the negative. Twenty-two percent were not sure, while seven percent said they did not believe there is any such thing as heaven. The second question asked was, “Do you think people’s pets can go to heaven even if their owners do not?” This question was asked of those who do believe there is a heaven. A whopping 93 percent said yes, with only two percent dissenting. Five percent of those polled replied that they did not know. The survey was carried out last month. khalid hasan
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default...-5-2006_pg7_47

But do their pets get the 72?

[gunnut]

But do their pets get the 72?

Only if they martyr themselves.

[gunnut]

A whopping 93 percent said yes, with only two percent dissenting. Five percent of those polled replied that they did not know. The survey was carried out last month.

Here's the funny thing though, according to Christianity, animals do not have souls. Thus animals can't go to heaven.

A majority of the US population is Christian, yet only 2% of those surveyed said pets can't go to heaven.

If this survey is truely scientific, then we can conclude that some Americans are either lying to themselves or lying on the survey.

Unless my interpretation of soul and heaven is wrong...

[ZD12]

I definetely believe that most animals/pets go to heaven...there's nothing more cuter or innocent than an animal.

[gunnut]

I definetely believe that most animals/pets go to heaven...there's nothing more cuter or innocent than an animal.

Until you hear the story of a little girl mauled to death by a big cat or a guard dog...

I love cats, but I also respect them as wild animals.

[ZD12]

Until you hear the story of a little girl mauled to death by a big cat or a guard dog...

I love cats, but I also respect them as wild animals.

keyword = MOST

[THL]

I definetely believe that most animals/pets go to heaven...there's nothing more cuter or innocent than an animal.

You have not met our kitten. Cute she is, innocent she is anything but.

In any case, being buddhist, animals are just part of the rebirth cycle.

[dalem]

Sten (he of my Avatar) went right to my mantlepiece. In a couple of days he's going under a hosta in y back yard replanting frenzy.

-dale

[TopHatter]

Sten (he of my Avatar) went right to my mantlepiece. In a couple of days he's going under a hosta in y back yard replanting frenzy.

-dale

You need to get that avatar reloaded Dale

[ZD12]

You have not met our kitten. Cute she is, innocent she is anything but.

In any case, being buddhist, animals are just part of the rebirth cycle.

hehe..aww..the naughtier they are, the cuter they are!! my 2 dogs raise HELL...but I love them to death and couldn't have asked for better children

[dalem]

You need to get that avatar reloaded Dale

I am puppy-shopping, so it will probably happen soon.

-dale

[THL]

I am puppy-shopping, so it will probably happen soon.

-dale

Oh Dale! I am so glad!! There is nothing better than a new puppy. (for the first few days anyway )

[bonehead]

The Washington post? Is this the same paper that tells people how much safer they are under the extreme gun laws they have in D.C.? Who did they call for the survey? The audience in the Jerry Springer show perhaps.

[RustyBattleship]

It was reported once that when a child was told that puppies or dogs don't go to Heaven, he said "I won't go either then because it would be too lonely".

[platinum786]

But do their pets get the 72?

Look he's taking the p1ss now.

I might find it hilarious that they come back as cows and stuff but that doesn't give me the right to diss others.