Do animals have soul? (89)

Jun 9, 2013 12:48 AM CST Do animals have soul?
Leo_7
Leo_7Leo_7Baku, Azerbaijan87 Threads 16 Polls 2,514 Posts
RayfromUSA: Of course.

A "soul" is just a metaphorical term to designate an individual's conscious will and distinguish it from the physical material body that it inhabits.

Anything that can "think" or make choices has a soul.

Intelligent beings can voluntarily yield their souls and subordinate their wills to a "higher" entity that they trust.

That's how animals are domesticated.

It's also how animals (and humans) join collective social groups such as packs, herds, flocks, gangs, cults, religions, nations, etc etc.

The individual willingly yields its will (soul) and thereby becomes a part of the higher collective entity.

The trick is finding an entity worthy of entrusting your soul to.
good post.i think the same.thumbs up cheers
Jun 9, 2013 9:18 AM CST Do animals have soul?
GUZMAN1
GUZMAN1GUZMAN1Barcelona, Catalonia Spain65 Threads 44 Polls 5,101 Posts
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Jun 11, 2013 1:58 PM CST Do animals have soul?
joyaepace
joyaepacejoyaepaceGalway, Ireland11 Threads 2 Polls 958 Posts
Leo_7: I love animals and always feel like they r not very different than humans.We are all the product of same nature ?So always wondering if they have souls as we humans do?
If u think they do,then does it apply to all living creatures?or u think most or all of them are just programmed machines?

I m asking this question cos theres no scientific answer to it.its about how u feel and believe.


Not sure about the soul, but they have personality. And they have empathy. They certainly have some reasoning capacity, so no, they are not entirely programmed. But we, humans also have programming in our genes and the brains. For example, I read just few days ago that the babies are preprogrammed to recognize human speech.
Jun 11, 2013 4:14 PM CST Do animals have soul?
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
There was a squirrel dressed like James Brown in the yard this morning hmmm
Jun 11, 2013 4:23 PM CST Do animals have soul?
Ccincy
CcincyCcincyCincinnati, Ohio USA77 Threads 20,535 Posts
We could probably debate on whether animals have souls.We could probably debate whether humans do.


Doesn't mean either one doesn't.
Nov 4, 2013 9:31 AM CST Do animals have soul?
GUZMAN1
GUZMAN1GUZMAN1Barcelona, Catalonia Spain65 Threads 44 Polls 5,101 Posts
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Nov 4, 2013 9:43 AM CST Do animals have soul?
happy369
happy369happy369Onehorsetown, Indonesia979 Posts
Leo_7: I love animals and always feel like they r not very different than humans.We are all the product of same nature ?So always wondering if they have souls as we humans do?
If u think they do,then does it apply to all living creatures?or u think most or all of them are just programmed machines?

I m asking this question cos theres no scientific answer to it.its about how u feel and believe.
when you deep fry chicken its called soul foodlaugh
Nov 4, 2013 10:20 AM CST Do animals have soul?
nokundi
nokundinokundicountryside, Hessen Germany3 Threads 2 Polls 1,368 Posts
In response to: "I sometimes say animals are closer to God than humans. They are closer to the source. The humans are more lost in the mind forms. Being is more obscured to the human because of the overlay of ego and mental formation.

I call animals “guardians of Being,” especially animals that live with humans. Because, for many humans, it’s through their contact with animals they get in touch with that level of being.

We are destined not to go back to the level of animals that we’ve come from but to return to being by going beyond thinking. The animals are at a level prior to thinking. They haven’t lost themselves in thought. We rise above thinking and then we meet them again, where we’re both in no-thought. There’s a deep connection.

The consciousness of the animal also begins to change when it interacts with a human who’s gone beyond thinking. It’s not only the animals assisting us; we are also assisting the animals. The animals certainly like to be close to humans, especially as humans go through the shift in consciousness."

Eckhart Tolle
i agree, vvery gooooood
Nov 4, 2013 10:29 AM CST Do animals have soul?
nokundi
nokundinokundicountryside, Hessen Germany3 Threads 2 Polls 1,368 Posts
I am a soul.
Everybody, every animal has a soul.peace
Nov 4, 2013 10:36 AM CST Do animals have soul?
Dragos1
Dragos1Dragos1Metro, Oregon USA54 Threads 1 Polls 1,982 Posts
Leo_7: I love animals and always feel like they r not very different than humans.We are all the product of same nature ?So always wondering if they have souls as we humans do?
If u think they do,then does it apply to all living creatures?or u think most or all of them are just programmed machines?

I m asking this question cos there's no scientific answer to it. it's about how u feel and believe.


Of course, Even the machines have got Souls as well. there is soul all over the place.
;-}
Nov 4, 2013 5:06 PM CST Do animals have soul?
GUZMAN1
GUZMAN1GUZMAN1Barcelona, Catalonia Spain65 Threads 44 Polls 5,101 Posts
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Nov 5, 2013 2:02 PM CST Do animals have soul?
nokundi
nokundinokundicountryside, Hessen Germany3 Threads 2 Polls 1,368 Posts
Leo_7: I love animals and always feel like they r not very different than humans.We are all the product of same nature ?So always wondering if they have souls as we humans do?
If u think they do,then does it apply to all living creatures?or u think most or all of them are just programmed machines?

I m asking this question cos theres no scientific answer to it.its about how u feel and believe.


85% voted for yes, 15% for no,
many posted pics that make one see, that animals have a soul,many said they love animals.

How many % of these animal-lovers,do eat animals EVERY week????

isnt it hypocrisy ?? Not only in this specific thing here, the whole world is like thissad flower

Sorry someone must say thissad flower
Nov 5, 2013 5:29 PM CST Do animals have soul?
chatonlyman2
chatonlyman2chatonlyman2North Bay, Ontario Canada27 Threads 7 Polls 6,600 Posts
nokundi: 85% voted for yes, 15% for no,
many posted pics that make one see, that animals have a soul,many said they love animals.

How many % of these animal-lovers,do eat animals EVERY week????

isnt it hypocrisy ?? Not only in this specific thing here, the whole world is like this

Sorry someone must say this
Some insects have soul ffs.
So where does that leave us. In limbo till things get fixed or not is my guess. Give things another 50 years and we may catch on to the direction things are going. Till thencheers cheers cheers
Nov 5, 2013 5:57 PM CST Do animals have soul?
stringman
stringmanstringmanwallaceburg, Ontario Canada649 Threads 1 Polls 7,049 Posts
Nov 5, 2013 6:09 PM CST Do animals have soul?
Ccincy
CcincyCcincyCincinnati, Ohio USA77 Threads 20,535 Posts
nokundi: 85% voted for yes, 15% for no,
many posted pics that make one see, that animals have a soul,many said they love animals.

How many % of these animal-lovers,do eat animals EVERY week????

isnt it hypocrisy ?? Not only in this specific thing here, the whole world is like this

Sorry someone must say this




nokundi,Yes I know you're not a meat eater and that's obvious your choice just like it's mine to eat meat.What would happen to all those animals who would die of starvation in the wild like deer etc?
Nov 6, 2013 3:04 AM CST Do animals have soul?
nokundi
nokundinokundicountryside, Hessen Germany3 Threads 2 Polls 1,368 Posts
chatonlyman2: Some insects have soul ffs.
So where does that leave us. In limbo till things get fixed or not is my guess. Give things another 50 years and we may catch on to the direction things are going. Till then


how about this idea that insects have a group soul?cheers
Nov 6, 2013 3:06 AM CST Do animals have soul?
nokundi
nokundinokundicountryside, Hessen Germany3 Threads 2 Polls 1,368 Posts
Ccincy: nokundi,Yes I know you're not a meat eater and that's obvious your choice just like it's mine to eat meat.What would happen to all those animals who would die of starvation in the wild like deer etc?


What will happen to the death animals in the forest? ,you ask me?
I suppose that other animals use it as food.confused
Feb 16, 2014 12:29 PM CST Do animals have soul?
GUZMAN1
GUZMAN1GUZMAN1Barcelona, Catalonia Spain65 Threads 44 Polls 5,101 Posts
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"If a mosquito has a soul, it is mostly evil. So I don't have too many qualms about putting a mosquito out of its misery. I'm a little more respectful of ants".

Douglas Hofstadter.
Feb 17, 2014 12:31 AM CST Do animals have soul?
skippyguy
skippyguyskippyguyAshburton, Canterbury New Zealand26 Threads 3,825 Posts
venusenvy: There was a squirrel dressed like James Brown in the yard this morning


Really !..?, i feeeeeeeeeeeel gooooood you know that i do dancing
Feb 17, 2014 12:32 AM CST Do animals have soul?
skippyguy
skippyguyskippyguyAshburton, Canterbury New Zealand26 Threads 3,825 Posts
Leo_7: I love animals and always feel like they r not very different than humans.We are all the product of same nature ?So always wondering if they have souls as we humans do?
If u think they do,then does it apply to all living creatures?or u think most or all of them are just programmed machines?

I m asking this question cos theres no scientific answer to it.its about how u feel and believe.


I sincerely hope so....i would Love to see my dearly departed pets.......heart wings
Feb 17, 2014 12:41 AM CST Do animals have soul?
tomcatwarne
tomcatwarnetomcatwarneOcean City, Plumouth, Devon, England UK289 Threads 7 Polls 17,106 Posts
They have pads don't they????grin
Feb 28, 2014 4:17 AM CST Do animals have soul?
BelladonnaMaria
BelladonnaMariaBelladonnaMariaPort Elizabeth, Eastern Cape South Africa6 Threads 6 Polls 70 Posts
In response to: "I sometimes say animals are closer to God than humans. They are closer to the source. The humans are more lost in the mind forms. Being is more obscured to the human because of the overlay of ego and mental formation.

I call animals “guardians of Being,” especially animals that live with humans. Because, for many humans, it’s through their contact with animals they get in touch with that level of being.

We are destined not to go back to the level of animals that we’ve come from but to return to being by going beyond thinking. The animals are at a level prior to thinking. They haven’t lost themselves in thought. We rise above thinking and then we meet them again, where we’re both in no-thought. There’s a deep connection.

The consciousness of the animal also begins to change when it interacts with a human who’s gone beyond thinking. It’s not only the animals assisting us; we are also assisting the animals. The animals certainly like to be close to humans, especially as humans go through the shift in consciousness."

Eckhart Tolle
Feb 28, 2014 4:18 AM CST Do animals have soul?
BelladonnaMaria
BelladonnaMariaBelladonnaMariaPort Elizabeth, Eastern Cape South Africa6 Threads 6 Polls 70 Posts
Humans are mammals and from the ape family. Basically, we are plant eaters. Our digestive system and our teeth are proof of that. Our so-called canines could never tear the flesh of raw animals bodies and I won't waste my time debating non-Vegans who believe in the myths of the carnivorous human hunter. Reflect on your journey of life.. It is your lessons.. Don't fail this life.. Please take a moment to read.. You owe it to yourself!
Feb 28, 2014 4:35 AM CST Do animals have soul?
magicpie
magicpiemagicpieSligo, Ireland3 Posts
do they have soul or souls??....if its soul then probably if its a groovy cat!!!.......talking of cats judging by the state of my back garden animals definitely have ar*eholes!!
Feb 28, 2014 9:19 AM CST Do animals have soul?
BelladonnaMaria: Humans are mammals and from the ape family. Basically, we are plant eaters. Our digestive system and our teeth are proof of that. Our so-called canines could never tear the flesh of raw animals bodies and I won't waste my time debating non-Vegans who believe in the myths of the carnivorous human hunter. Reflect on your journey of life.. It is your lessons.. Don't fail this life.. Please take a moment to read.. You owe it to yourself!

I guess that is why Chimps hunt and eat meat,because they are Vegetarians!
Ever seen any Human chewing the Cud?
Humans are Omnivorous! Biology101!
Feb 28, 2014 10:04 AM CST Do animals have soul?
check_mate
check_matecheck_mateLondon, Greater London, England UK42 Threads 12 Polls 968 Posts
Leo_7: I love animals and always feel like they r not very different than humans.We are all the product of same nature ?So always wondering if they have souls as we humans do?
If u think they do,then does it apply to all living creatures?or u think most or all of them are just programmed machines?

I m asking this question cos theres no scientific answer to it.its about how u feel and believe.


No
Mar 9, 2014 8:29 PM CST Do animals have soul?
Vissibles
VissiblesVissiblesAthy, Kildare Ireland1 Threads 56 Posts
Leo_7: I love animals and always feel like they r not very different than humans.We are all the product of same nature ?So always wondering if they have souls as we humans do?
If u think they do,then does it apply to all living creatures?or u think most or all of them are just programmed machines?

I m asking this question cos theres no scientific answer to it.its about how u feel and believe.


Has to be no. A spirit yes, a sould no........
Mar 10, 2014 11:36 AM CST Do animals have soul?
Bogart_1960
Bogart_1960Bogart_1960Ask me !, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur France36 Threads 1 Polls 10,012 Posts
for me animals have "emotions".... just like we have.
cheers

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