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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 28, 1913

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 35.

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Note and Comment

Unnatural Affection

THE Scriptures declare that in the last days there will be found those “without natural affection.” Affection will run riot, turning from its natural exercise, and will be placed upon that which is unholy and unlawful. One indication of this is seen in the sentimental bestowal of love upon, and the unwise expenditure of means for, animal pets.
A recent news note tells of a funeral for a pet dog in Connecticut in which six thousand dollars was expended for embalming, casket, etc. Another news item tells of a woman in the West who has placed her affections upon a pet pig. He is given a daily bath, his body is perfumed, he is given his food with a spoon, and is cared for by a maid. At night piggy, attired in a beautiful gown, sleeps beside his mistress on a downy pillow. This is only a step farther than the multitude of exhibitions of unnatural affection bestowed upon pet dogs and other animals. And all this while there are thousands of homeless waifs in every city whose pitiable condition cries out for maternal love and sympathy, which arein the power of Christian women to bestow. To the normal mind these exhibitions of affection are disgusting in the extreme.