Wednesday; July 20
Every once in a while, I will write something I sense will not be popular. I don’t necessarily go out of my way to antagonize people; but periodically I have thoughts that might not resonate with some people and I have a feeling that today is going to be one of those days. The topic for today is pets. Now, how could something as innocent as Fluffy or Spike be controversial – when they become a substitute for human interaction. I understand the appeal to having a pet and even the good feelings we get from them, but we must be cautious that these animals do not become a substitute for people. Whether it is in the relationships we seek with them or in the honor we give them, we must make sure that we don’t elevate them to the point where we mistake them for being human (or even something more special). When God created animals, He provided us with a wonderful blessing; but they were never intended to supersede our relationship with people. They were not to become the standards by w