This week, during the feast day for St. Francis of Assisi, lots of pet owners locally and worldwide are toting their critters to blessing of the animals ceremonies.
We can argue until we're blue about whether or not animals have souls.
But where do our pets go when they die?
Is there a hell for the really naughty cats?
I think you see why this is a great poll question.
Topics:
Ethics,
Death & Dying
Beliefs:
Interfaith
Tags:
afterlife, blessing of the animals, cats, dogs, heaven, hell
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