The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

January 28, 2013

January 28, 1954

Rick Warren (born January 28, 1954) was interviewed in his capacity as a spokesman for evangelical Christianity, by ABC's Jake Tapper, Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012. The author of The Purpose Driven Life (2002) and leader of one of the largest congregations in the US, came across as a charming fellow. When asked by the intrepid reporter, "do dogs go to heaven", he said, Well the Bible doesn't say they do not, and I can't imagine heaven without my dogs. Tapper: "What about cats?" Warren: Eh, sure, cats too.

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