Choosing a name for a dog or cat is not always easy. We can find a whole range of options on the Internet, but sometimes it is difficult to choose one that we will like and that will match the character and appearance of our pet. Some people choose a human name to stand out a bit. What does the Church say about this?
What name for a dog? This choice has consequences
Azor, Penfold or Puszek are names commonly given to animals not only today, but also years ago. Some people still remember how their grandparents or great-grandparents called their pets this way. No one doubts that these are typical animal nicknames and should not be given to humans. The problem arises when the trend reverses and we call our dogs and cats by human names. Clergy commented on this topic on the website.
A sad part of modern times is not only the thoughtless choice of a name for a child, but also the use of Christian names for pets – dogs, cats or hamsters. Sad and, overall, also a tarnishment of holiness. Because a man’s name is holy. As an icon of the person, it “demands respect because of the dignity of the one who wears it” (CCC 2158). Without taking anything away from the dignity of domestic animals as God’s creatures, often friendly, nice and nice, we should not name them after saints.
Human names for animals? “Desecration of sanctity”
The explanation of the Church is quite simple. Anyone who has even a little knowledge of Catholicism is aware that our name primarily represents a saint, a patron. – He would not necessarily only “ensure intercession with God”, but above all “would be a model of love” – we read on the website. Therefore, naming an animal the same as a human being is a “tarnishment of sanctity”. It is also a violation of God’s second commandment, and this is one of the church offenses – so we commit a sin.
Source: Gazeta
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