In an apparent way of introducing a strange Biblical doctrine to fulfill the prophecy of the last days, Church of England is said to be considering the baptism of animals for the first time, it was announced today.
Though Acts 2:41 states “Then they that gladly received his word were baptized…,” talking here about human beings, Rt Revd James Graham, the committee chairman of the General Synod, said: ‘The kingdom of God is about renewing all of creation, including the created order.
Graham spoke this Monday at a press conference to highlight the report’s main findings.
Pressed on whether this could be described as ‘animal baptism,’ the clergyman said: ‘In a manner of speaking, it might be seen that way by some.’
It is expected that the ruling General Synod, which is next scheduled to meet in July, will consider an advisory report compiled by a panel of bishops and others entitled All of God’s Creation.
Synod members will be asked to consider the implications of introducing a liturgy for pets ‘in the light of an emerging consensus about the value of the environment and an increasing consciousness of animal sentience and awareness’, the report says.
It would be possible, therefore, to envisage a situation where dogs and cats and other pets could be ceremonially sprinkled with water to symbolise their full inclusion in the renewal of all things.’
