Stop Demonizing Cats! It’s Time to Think!
I am writing this with a heavy heart because of the harm done to my innocent black kitten — an animal someone decided to break its spine — simply because of misplaced fear and hate.
This hatred, often fueled by pastors who claim cats are “witches,” has gone too far.
When did we, as humans, allow ignorance and superstition to override compassion?
For those who consider themselves Christian, where in the Bible did Jesus teach us to treat animals with cruelty? Nowhere!
In fact, Proverbs 12:10 tells us, “A righteous man cares for the needs of his animals.”
Instead, we have pastors who perpetuate baseless myths, turning simple creatures into scapegoats for their own misinterpretations of scripture.
Are we this blind?
Is this really what The Gospel teaches us?
Or have we turned the message of love and grace into one of fear and hatred?
We need to stop and think.
Cats, just like any other animal, deserve our care, not our irrational violence.
And if your Faith tells you to harm or hate, maybe it’s time to rethink that Faith!
What kind of Gospel are you following that breeds cruelty and fear instead of love and wisdom?
Let’s wake up and reject this nonsense.
Stop acting out of blind superstition and start treating God’s creatures with respect.
This world doesn’t need more fear — it needs more love, starting with the way we treat the innocent and voiceless.
If you as a pastor still teaches this to your congregation — I am afraid to say that, you are WORSE THAN EVEN WITCHES themselves!
~ Mark Cyril
Author, teacher, motivational and conference speaker, Pastor Mark Cyril is the international President of CYRIL MARK WORLD EVANGELISM – an independent ministry taking the message of the cross across the Nations turning many in their numbers to salvation through Jesus Christ. He is also the Senior Pastor of Revelation Apostolic Community; an apostolic and Prophetic Word based ministry in Abuja the capital city of Nigeria – West Africa.
I am so sorry about the cat. This is a cruel thing! Here in America, babies are the victims. Unfortunately, they are treated more cruelty than the cat! Pray for our nation.
I am so sorry and heartbroken over this my brother. May many read your message and take heed to their hateful and very wrong ways! God bless you and I’m sharing your article.
Ja, Katzen sind großartige Wesen. Als meine Kinder noch klein waren, hatten wir ein Geschwisterkatzenpaar. Der Kater mit Namen Zoro, gehörte meiner jüngeren Tochter und Niki, die Katze gehörte meiner älteren Tochter. Da meine Tochter täglich mit dem Bus zur Schule fahren musste, wurde Sie immer von Niki begleitet. Was ich bis heute nicht verstanden habe war, dass Niki auch meine Tochter vom Bus abholte. Egal ob die Schule früher beendet war oder nicht. An einem Tag kam unser Tochter weinend von der Schule zurück und war tieftraurig das Niki nicht an der Haltestelle war. Ab diesem Zeitpunkt war Niki verschwunden. Erzählt wurde, dass Personen unterwegs waren die Tiere für Versuche einfangen würden. Das Drama war groß, da kein Hinweis über den Verbleib von Niki zubekommen war. Zoro mussten wir einschläfern lassen, weil ein Hund ihn zwischen seine Zähne bekommen hatte. Katzen waren danach keine mehr in unserem Haushalt.
[ HKP : “Yes, cats are wonderful creatures. When my children were small, we had a pair of siblings. The tomcat, named Zoro, belonged to my younger daughter and the cat, Niki, belonged to my older daughter. Since my daughter had to take the bus to school every day, Niki always accompanied her. What I still don’t understand to this day is that Niki also picked up my daughter from the bus, regardless of whether school finished early or not. One day, our daughter came back from school crying and was very sad that Niki wasn’t at the bus stop. From that point on, Niki disappeared. It was said that people were on the move who were catching animals for experiments. It was a huge drama because there was no information about Niki’s whereabouts. We had to have Zoro put down because a dog had got him between its teeth. After that, we no longer had any cats in our household.” ]
Ok- the cat as witches is new to me! Not sure what that is all about- I totally HATE cats(I’m highly allergic- they suppress my ability to breath) but I would not purposely do harm to one. This sounds like some witchcraft stuff? I don’t think I’m America we have American pastors saying that-….
I’m so sorry that this happened to you! How terrible! I have owned cats my whole life and had a sweet long-haired black cat
named Raisin as a child. Up until a year ago I had a short-haired black cat named Soupsy Jones who passed away of cancer. He was the loveliest cat I’d ever had. I am so glad that you are getting this message out because there is too much senseless superstition about them that should be eradicated. Cats are very intelligent animals who are affectionate and loyal. Soon I will probably look for another one to adopt.
Praying for your poor precious kitten
I’m so sorry this happened. I can’t imagine why people have no respect for the innocent and helpless. How we treat these little ones reveals our hearts, truly, whether our hearts are good or bad. Please Jesus, help the innocent and helpless and protect them
I am so sorry!!! Cats are wondrous creatures, full of playfulness, love, and loyalty to their people. My heart aches for you.
There are people here who will kill cats just for “fun” but most do not believe they are evil. May your post get into the right set of eyes, to permently demolish such foolish notions.
As I type, my black cat Phantom has jumped up on my lap and is purring. They are magnificent beings.