I think people should believe whatever they want to believe. I say believe what you want and if people disagree, well, they can go fly a kite.
If believing that that little bird was you pup reincarnated and it makes you feel better about losing Lady Bird (what we called my first dog, too
), then believe it. I think it's sweet, really. I believe reincarnation is possible.
I'm not exactly any type of religion and really don't consider myself religious but I wouldn't call myself an Atheist either. I'm spiritual, I guess. Being forced to go to Church for 16 years even though my family lived another life from what they portrayed to the church (and most of the other families did as well) really twisted my ideals.
I don't dislike the church I believe they have good intentions and I'm glad that there people who can believe so strongly in something, and follow that life. I just don't like the hypocrites. I don't recall reading anywhere "love everyone
except if they think or believe differently from you".
Everyone has their own take on life and what happens after we die. Some people believe so much that they ridicule, attack and even kill people who disagree with their beliefs. That's something I don't understand.
Well, that's all I'm going to say about that for the sake of not starting a heated debate.