It is said that human beings are truly special because they are the only creatures able to realize their spiritual awareness.
As it applies to all religions, this consciousness of personal connection to the divine is required in order to reach the ultimate goal. The objective is always ultimate bliss which can occur in a myriad of different forms dependent on the chosen spiritu
al path.
If this notion is true, then why is it told to children that there is "dog heaven" and other relative places for animals?
These conflicting concepts of treating animals as equals and as inferiors within the spiritual context is a concept I'm currently exploring through continu
ing research, personal experiences, media/entertainment sources, and the individual accounts of others.
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