Thanks for the kind words, Russ. It is nice to be valued <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I find it interesting the different views people have.

Carla, I can sympathise with you. I got banned a couple of times for my convictions on groups. That's when I realised I was only alientating people rather than doing the causes I believe in any good, so I've quit debating and channeling my efforts elsewhere. I too am pro-life. Most vegetarians are, I think.

I am A blood group so the finding is very interesting <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I'm not a theological person, but I'm not sure I agree that animals don't partake in God's kingdom. The Bible tells us that the whole of creation is groaning since the fall and in wait to be reconciled to God. That is open to interpretation, bit it suggests to me that animals might well taste eternity. They have probably suffered more than humans as a result of the fall as they have been exploited and abused. I think we are accountable to God for how we treat animals and the environment. I believe that at death the essence of our being is "saved" by God and transferred to another body (we need a brain to be sentient). This can also apply to animals. I actually think there are going to be more animals in heaven than people, lol <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />