The Pope says that dogs can get into Heaven.Previous Popes all said that they couldn't.LINK

He had Jesus install a doggie door? Lucky they had a carpenter around.Matt B

"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went."—Will Rogers (actor, A Connecticut Yankee)"You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us."—Robert Louis Stevenson (author, Treasure Island)

http wrote:In an effort to console a grieving boy after the death of his beloved pup, Pope Francis declared that ‘all of God’s creatures’ have a shot of ending up in heaven when they die. Francis’ puppy views reverse statements from previous popes: In 2008, Pope Benedict XVI said not all creatures are ‘called to eternity.’I'm always careful when reading a secular news source about a statement from a religious leader because news people often try to drum up controversy to get readers. Catholics have different kinds of "teaching modes". The Pope wasn't speaking infallibly or trying to reverse Benedict. He was consoling a young boy.That said, I'm glad to see him comforting "dog lovers".:W

This pope may not be able to completely overcome the bureaucracy of the church, but he's sure earning my respect and affection, for just being a nice guy as much as he can.

oldmattb wrote:He had Jesus install a doggie door? Lucky they had a carpenter around.And that just made my day. :B

Dogs in Heaven | Good Sam Community

magnusfide
Explorer II
Dec 14, 2014
Terryallan wrote:
magnusfide wrote:
Terryallan wrote:

Why? He is only a man, and has no more opportunity to talk to God than you, or I. IF you are a Born Again Christian. You have a direct line to God. All you got to do is use it.

This can easily turn into a religious fight. Let's respect the Pope and each other's chosen religion and let it rest.

I respect the Pope as much as I do any man. We all have a open line directly to God, as does he.

Notice in your quote above how your words are offensive to Catholics. Others noticed it as well and said so. You really should quit before you offend others again and start a theological battle that has no place in an RVing forum.
Terryallan
Explorer II
Dec 14, 2014
magnusfide wrote:
Terryallan wrote:

Why? He is only a man, and has no more opportunity to talk to God than you, or I. IF you are a Born Again Christian. You have a direct line to God. All you got to do is use it.

This can easily turn into a religious fight. Let's respect the Pope and each other's chosen religion and let it rest.

I respect the Pope as much as I do any man. We all have a open line directly to God, as does he.
sher9570
Explorer
Dec 13, 2014
DutchmenSport wrote:
I have always believed animals go to heaven. Reading the Bible, there are many references to the different animals already there. Good case in point is in Revelation...Armageddon...Jesus returns AND his army...HOW? Riding on white horses. ...

Not to get into a theological argument here... I'M just saying if you follow the Bible it's right there. Of course there are dogs there.

I agree totally with this and I might add, who better than the Pope to educate us and inform us of what our next life will be.
I am so looking forward to all of our beloved creatures that went before me.
And whoever said there were no dogs in heaven because they don't have a soul...I never believed this either.

Sher
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Dec 13, 2014
I have always believed animals go to heaven. Reading the Bible, there are many references to the different animals already there. Good case in point is in Revelation...Armageddon...Jesus returns AND his army...HOW? Riding on white horses. ...

Not to get into a theological argument here... I'M just saying if you follow the Bible it's right there. Of course there are dogs there.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Dec 13, 2014
Just read the Scriptures.....

Link to passages

Psalm 145:-9-10,13,15-21 AMP
Though all creatures are subject to man's cruelty, God loves all His creation and has made plans for all His children and the lesser creatures to enjoy His eternal Kingdom.

Isaiah 40:5
"And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see
it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it."
ScottG
Nomad
Dec 13, 2014
Pawz4me wrote:
Dog Folks wrote:
Pawz4me wrote:
TexasShadow wrote:
This pope may not be able to completely overcome the bureaucracy of the church, but he's sure earning my respect and affection, for just being a nice guy as much as he can.

X2

X3 and I am not even Catholic.

Me either.

Recovering catholic here.
magnusfide
Explorer II
Dec 13, 2014
Terryallan wrote:

Why? He is only a man, and has no more opportunity to talk to God than you, or I. IF you are a Born Again Christian. You have a direct line to God. All you got to do is use it.

This can easily turn into a religious fight. Let's respect the Pope and each other's chosen religion and let it rest.
rexlion
Explorer
Dec 13, 2014
The news report I heard just said animals, not dogs specifically. I'm going to write to my sister and brother in law, who own a dairy farm, and tell them that every cow they've ever milked will be waiting for them when they get there. LOL. Then I'll tease them that the cows will still have to be milked!
Terryallan
Explorer II
Dec 12, 2014
Acampingwewillgo wrote:
I was speaking for myself so he may be only a man to you but he's closer to God's ear than I am! That's a fact! :-)

Why? He is only a man, and has no more opportunity to talk to God than you, or I. IF you are a Born Again Christian. You have a direct line to God. All you got to do is use it.
3oaks
Explorer
Dec 12, 2014
Acampingwewillgo wrote:
The Pope might not be able to "make that call" but I submit that his communication with 'the Boss" is much better that I. With that being said, I certainly hope the Pope know's what he's talking about! :)

X2

Sure, he is a man just like you and I, but Pope Francis's dedication to God and His Church are impeccable.