http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... hp?t=22209.
(new viewers please refer to this thread to understand the foundation of THIS thread)
Anyway, the reason was, the thread was getting derailed and was starting to get uncivil due to Atheists. Therefore, it is understood by me that the ideas expressed (with backup sources) wasnt the problem, but rather, the tone and the uncival manners expressed by the Atheists. This gives me no reason not to put up another thread as a part 2 of the prior thread that has been locked.
Anyway, the thread goes on.
A Eukoroyotic cell have a DNA (traits/imbedded character) and can be interwined with a plant, an animal, and a human being as well. It is clearly noted here again, that if a single cell (eukoroytic) can be intermixed with all three lifeforms, then it is reasonable to believe that all do possess a chracter trait of another (by evident of a DNA being available to eukoroyitic cell) , and if only the *cells* were to be seen as the grounder for humankind and all lifeforms, in which they are, again, the preachment of ONENESS by Jesus Christ can be referenced and met, again.
Following is a clear picture of all life forms existing within a Eukoroytic cell.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eukaryote
With the question of animals having "souls" is clearly seen as a true statement spoken within the Bible. Under the Bible, it is said in revelations that an ox, a lion etc. are seen to worship the lamb, Jesus Christ with a vocal comprehention that equals that of human beings. (meaning they can write /talk just like human beings, complexity etc.)
With every animal carrying a fight or flight response, it is reasonable to belive that an animal do have morals, and any life form that has a moral sytem, deserves an eternity. It is also clearly stated within the Bible as well.
Under the Apostles Creed, it states
It is clearly noted here that everything there is to earth, there is to heavens and vice versa.As done on earth as in heavens..
Another a critical parable of the heavens spoken by Christ,
So again, this statement of Jesus Christ is speaking of heavens, and he clearly expresses that everything in the heavens, there is to earth as well.Lo' here Lo' there, but the Kingdom of God is within you and all around you.
If one were to hold this concept, that if heavens is just like earth, then the next question is, what is really the point of having faith and trying to get into heavens by giving up your time and energy?
Will post later.