They
have died to feed me. I am happy and they should be satisfied.
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What is the nature of the spirit that directs our humble animal
brothers and sisters? They cover the earth as long as we let
them, give place to us as the human race increases, and, without
any thought of organized resistance, die that we may live.
HAVE THESE ANIMALS SOULS?
You have seen the bird grieving over the destruction of its nest.
You have studied the pathetic eyes of the lost dog, and the sad
submission of the tired, beaten horse.
Is there not soul in those stricken creatures, and spiritual
feeling deeper than that displayed by many men?
First came all ANIMAL life, as we know it, and then came MAN.
Science and religion agree on this point, at least.
All owe their being to the same eternal FORCE. On this point
again religion and science agree.
Is the life in animals merely a passing dream, or does it express
in its humble way the promise of life eternal?
In Italy a scientific villain experimented on a dog to ascertain
the power of maternal affection.
The dog was most cruelly tortured. Its newborn puppy was beside
it. Its nerves were racked, its spine injured, BUT WHENEVER
PERMITTED TO DO SO, THE POOR TORTURED, ANIMAL MOTHER TURNED ITS
HEAD TOWARD ITS WHINING CHILD AND LICKED IT AFFECTIONATELY.
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