Animal’s Spirituality

[Benaishtart]

Are certain animals more spiritual than others? Some more advanced? I wonder about animals God mentioned creating in name like whales and elephants. Are reptiles less spiritual? Are dogs superior to flies? Does he love animals all equally the same and as much as us?

[Michelle]

Are certain animals more spiritual than others? Some more advanced? I wonder about animals God mentioned creating in name like whales and elephants. Are reptiles less spiritual? Are dogs superior to flies? Does he love animals all equally the same and as much as us?

I think so.

Why do we fear wasps, but not so much bumble bees?
Why do we fear wolves, but not family pets?
Why do we fear some spiders, but ignore "Daddy Long Legs?"
Why do we fear some rats, but not rabbits?

Some of the reasons may be domestication, but even in the wild, some animals are inherently more dangerous or fearful than others, even when they can't really hurt us.

[Dusty52]

I read an old Jewish story about when the animals went to the ark some bowed before Noah and he let them on, those who didn't acknowledge who he was were not!

[ElizaRSkousen]

Yes I think so! I think some are more advanced. I think they will all get a chance at more if they fulfill the measure of their creation.

[dewajack]

We had a Yorkie when I was a boy. Every time it had to go potty, it'd go to the door and bark. We'd get the leash and take it out.

However, when my grandmother was at our home alone and had cancer, the dog would go get the leash and bring it to her. She was the only person the dog would do that for.

Christ touches on the spirit and wisdom of animals, I especially like the reference in the parable of Lazarus and the rich man. There is so much we can learn from the animal kingdom.

[Dusty52]

I read recently of a whale protecting a swimmer when sharks were around!

[eddie]

I bought my kids a Parakeet, this bird was exceptionally smart, almost seemed like he was talking. Wait, you said spiritual, nope, he killed every bird we put in with him, his name was Larry Birdkiller.