Archive for April 10, 2009
The Soul Of A Dog?
by John Weckerle
In a letter to the editor in April 8 edition of The Independent, area resident Jean Pucket states: “And no, animals are not people. They do not possess a soul.”
By coincidence, I recently received an e-mail message from a theologically minded friend that demonstrates the ongoing nature of the debate over whether animals have souls. As the information below indicates, Catholic and Presbyterian authorities remain sharply divided on the issue, and it does not appear that a conclusive end to the debate is coming any time soon. »» The Soul Of A Dog?