DOOKS AND LOVE AND FUZZY WAR-DANCES TO ALL Peace to all my brothers and sisters of the FML, which includes BIG and BOB C. I read the FML posts every day, but have not been able to send my condolances to all of you whose fuzzies have left this life for the life eternal at the Rainbow Bridge. I wish to bring you good news about your fuzzies, which I hope and pray will lighten your hearts and relieve some of your grief. In the Hebrew Book BERESCHIT (Christian Book: Genesis), which means Beginning, there are two tales in regard to the Creation. Which is correct? Who knows. It was written to show the important part of the Beginning, and that is: In The Beginning, God Created. As we read in the First Book of the Torah, it is noted that God Created all living things, as well as forming the Universe, the planets, etc. as well as creating mankind. One should note that ONLY Mankind fell from Grace (Genesis 2 and 3). Only Mankind sinned against God the Creator. In the Book of the Prophet ISAIAH, it is written: That the Lion will lay down with the Lamb, and the Child will put his hand into the Adder's den and not be harmed. In the New Testament of the Christian Bible, Jesus said the same thing in regards to the new world to come, or the HEAVENLY KINGDOM. Also, Jesus said in his Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5 through 7) that Our Heavenly Father knows when even a sparrow falls from the sky. If the sparrow meant nothing to God, the Creator, then why would God even bother to take notice? As a believer that Jesus is the Messiah, I believe that God sent Jesus to save the world by being the perfect sacrifice for all who sin (which is all of us humans: Read John 3:16 and Romans 3). Therefore, if God loves mankind, who sinned, so much, then does it not stand to reason that God Loves all of Creation, including the animals that God Created? Going back to the very first Book, it is written that God breathed the gift of Life (Spirit) into all living things that God Created. Man has a soul as well as a spirit (the soul knows the difference of right and wrong). Therefore, the SPIRIT of all animals will return to the Great Creator, which includes our beloved Fuzzies, and all our Fur-Kids, and any other animal that have given you companionship for as many years that you have been blessed by them. The majority of all religions on earth, including the Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, Shinto, believe that animals have a spirit, and should be treated just as lovingly as any human should treat another. In Science (Physics), there is a Law that says that ENERGY CANNOT BE CREATED NOR DESTROYED BY ORDINARY MEANS, BUT ONLY CHANGE FORM. For example: A tree has kenetic energy waiting to be used. The tree may be cut down for firewood. When the wood is lit, it gives us energy in the form of Heat, Light, and smoke. Thereby, the living spirit, changes from our physical world to the spiritual world. Because of the above, I believe that all animal's spirits, including Ferrets, Cats, Dogs, Bison, Wolf, Coyote, etc. will be with the Creator, for God loves all of Creation. Rest assured, my brothers and sisters, that our beloved fur-kids will be waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge, and we will be separated from them never again. I would ask, at this time, that you would remember a friend of mine in Florida (Kim) in your prayers, who just had her beloved dog ROCKY leave this world for the world eternal. It is never easy to lose the physical presence of those we love, but we will be with them again someday in the future, when we leave this world for the world eternal. May the Peace of God which surpasses all human understanding, be with you now and forever. Rev. Ronald L. Sims, D.D. & Family: 2 hooman-beans, owned and controlled by 2 canines, 2 felines and with many fur-kids at the Rainbow Bridge waiting for us. [Posted in FML 5885]