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Response to comment [from other]: "Dogs are not members of a family and if you consider a dog to be your best friend where does that leave Messiah? You are an idolater."

Response to comment [from other]: "The word dog in scripture always refers to Gentiles, but the manner in which it is used is useful when attempting to understand the contempt in which both were held. Jews were often heard to say they were eternally grateful not to have been born a dog or a woman."

A gentile, a slave or a woman. Not a bad prayer. 1 Pet. 3:7, 1 Sam. 25:3–42, Luke 7:38–50

[Not a bad prayer. 1 Pet. 3:7, 1 Sam. 25:3–42, Luke 7:38–50] "I am fully aware of those scriptures and I am also aware of the context in which they are written and to whom they were and indeed are directed. Were you attempting to make a point? If so try making it instead of picking random scriptures and posting cartoons."

Women are weaker (1 Pe 3:7), understanding of them is rewarded (1 Sa 25:3–42), they are completely devoted (Ge 3:16, Lk 7:38–50). The rest, I shall leave for you to figure out.

[Referring to self in third person] "Truster does not hate any animals. What he does detest it the manner in which pets are treated as idols, given human names and treated as family members. What he does truly hate is when people deny that they commit the sin of idolatry and will show hatred to a fellow human being who dares to speak out against the sins. Turn or burn."

"What I hate is people like you who prefer to mock piety in favour of idolatry."

When an individual makes his personal preferences another's obligation it's called legalism.

Response to comment [from a Catholic]: "I think it's silly when people act like dogs and cats are people. Especially when they hate children and then treat dogs like children. But idolatry? Seriously? Companion animals should remind us that God loves us."

Adrian Rogers spoke with a couple at their home and noticed that they treated their dog over and above with TLC. He commented they showed such love to their animal--what a shame it was that they didn't have a child to pour all of that love into. The wife left the room in tears. The husband told the pastor that they did have a child and he died. The reason they treated the dog so lovingly was because their child loved that dog. They believed that loving the dog was a small way to honor the memory of their son.

"I don't find it in keeping with Acts 20:20 and I find your particular flavour of hypocrisy vile."

Response to comment [from a Christian]: "I've never seen anyone hate dogs as much as Truster. The only others I know of are cats and Muslims, and I doubt he's a cat."

Response to comment [from other]: "I used to breed and train German Shepherds. I was as much a dog lover as anyone on TOL if not more so. I was then converted and my love is now directed elsewhere. I have been where you are, but you couldn't possibly imagine what happens when a man is saved."

"And the Lord sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him,

There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.

2 The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:

3 But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up:

and it grew up together with him, and with his children;

it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.

4 And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man's lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him.

Truster what does David say to this about not respecting the love a man has for his pet eating and eating it?"

"Are you completely unaware of the symbolism used in the term lamb? Are you really trying to equate a dog with a lamb? You must be atheist so I'll just move along."

And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;

And I gave thee thy master’s house, and thy master’s wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things [2 Sam. 12:7–8].

"It took courage for Nathan to say this to David. In my judgment he is the bravest man in the Bible. I know of no one who can be compared to him. He said, “David, you are the guilty one.” What is David going to do? He is going to do something unusual, I can assure you of that. Dr. Margoliouth has said this: “When has this been done—before or since? Mary, Queen of Scots, would declare that she was above the law; Charles I would have thrown over Bathsheba; James II would have hired witnesses to swear away her character; Mohammed would have produced a revelation authorizing both crimes; Charles II would have publicly abrogated the seventh commandment; Queen Elizabeth would have suspended Nathan.” Years ago, the Duke of Windsor would have given up his throne for her. We have had some presidents who would have repealed the Ten Commandments and appointed Nathan to the Supreme Court. David did not do any of these things. His actions will reveal his greatness.

God would have given David anything his heart wanted, but David longed for something that was not his. The new morality today says it was not sin. God still says this is sin, and the man after God’s own heart cannot get by with it." McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: History of Israel (1 and 2 Samuel) (electronic ed., Vol. 12, p. 240). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

It's a parable.

"2 Sa 12:1–14 Psalm 51 records David’s words of repentance after being confronted by Nathan over his sin with Bathsheba (cf. Ps. 32, where David expresses his agony after Nathan’s confrontation)." MacArthur, J., Jr. (Ed.). (1997). The MacArthur Study Bible (electronic ed., p. 442). Nashville, TN: Word Pub.

Yes, it took courage on Nathan's part. Thankfully, David responded correctly and we have Ps. 32 and 51.

You make it sound as though having faith means having no affection for animals or pets. That's just sad.

We love our pets and they love us (2 Sa 12:3).

I'm sure Adam enjoyed snuggling up with a Leopard (like Putin ) but the leopard was not suitable (Ge 2:20). God gave him a perfect mate (Ge 2:22).

"It's a good thing." ~ Martha Stewart Pr 18:22