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Church in Los Angeles opens doors to dogs - Is this a good idea?

- When the Rev. Tom Eggebeen took over as interim pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church three years ago, attendance was dwindling.

So Eggebeen decided to make dogs welcome at God’s house — by way of a 30-minute service complete with individual doggie beds, canine prayers and an offering of dog treats.

According to an Associated Press report, he hopes it will reinvigorate the church’s connection with the community, provide solace to elderly members and attract new worshippers who are as crazy about dogs as they are about God.


Eggebeen said many Christians love their pets as much as human family members and grieve just as deeply when they suffer — but churches have been slow to recognize that love as the work of God.... Read full article »
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  • +4 raves Lynn November 06, 2009 02:44:56
    Lynn
    I dont see what the problem is. Dogs are better people than most people...
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  • HOLLYWAY November 05, 2009 21:46:18
    HOLLYWAY
    That's cool. Dogs are social beings. My cat on the other hand would not like to hang out with the people.My other cat would though. The trick would be getting the dogs and cats to get along.
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    seathanaich November 05, 2009 21:26:59
    seathanaich
    Religion is a commodity. If you want to make a sale, you have to attract customers.
  • Assassin Felinious November 05, 2009 21:26:04
    Assassin Felinious
    I like this idea. It's pretty cool. As long as the dog is well socialized with people and other animals.
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    chrisescars November 05, 2009 21:24:37
    chrisescars
    I just had a funny thought, can you imagine if the dogs start humping during the ceremony lol.
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    Assassi... chrises... November 05, 2009 21:27:15 (edited)
    Assassin Felinious
    that may be blasphemous but i'm still laughing :P
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    chrises... Assassi... November 05, 2009 23:41:56
    chrisescars
    Do the dogs take holy communion too.
    Have all the dogs queued up in the aisle and the priest at the front.
    Priest "Body of christ"
    Dog "ruff"

    I am sorry but this is so ridiculous I cant help making fun out of it.
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    chrisescars November 05, 2009 21:22:35
    chrisescars
    whats next cats and birds. lol
  • mbizzle November 05, 2009 21:20:16
    mbizzle
    Dogs are people too?
  • MkB mbizzle November 06, 2009 04:57:01 (edited)
    MkB
    Only Georgia Bull.dawgs.
  • Creamy November 05, 2009 21:18:04
    Creamy
    That is freaking adorable. Does this mean dogs can go to heaven, too?
  • Duff Creamy November 05, 2009 21:18:42
    Duff
    I don't ever remember reading something like that before. Maybe the service is strictly for publicity?
  • StarSpa... Creamy November 06, 2009 07:19:46
    StarSpangledGirl...A
    ALL dogs go to heaven. :)

    dogs heaven
  • Marilyn November 05, 2009 21:17:08
    Marilyn
    I'm surprised dogs have been entered into the church before gays.
  • seathan... Marilyn November 05, 2009 21:27:20
    seathanaich
    I'm not.
  • StarSpa... Marilyn November 06, 2009 07:20:26
    StarSpangledGirl...A
    Umm...there are gay churches.

    One right around the corner from my house and I have been thinking of switching to that one. I am not gay but I think they would be more open minded.
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