The Theological Foundation Within Esoteric Universalism , the animal kingdom is viewed as a vital limb of the Divine body. This week's sermon at the Church of New Enchantment  explored the concept of the Bodhisattva Pet. This teaching posits that animals are not merely biological organisms but are sentient spiritual beings fulfilling a specific soul contract. By examining the Hebrew concept of Nephesh , we find that the spiritual value of animals is codified in ancient tradit