Pastors sometimes say stupid things. P.S. Far from it. One of the more preposterous pithy statements I have heard many preachers say is, “Sheep are dumb.” They say this as shepherds and are referring to the sheep of the church—the congregation. The sheep recognised shapes and changed their behaviour when patterns were changed. Unlike wild sheep or “hair sheep,” (breeds that naturally shed), the wool of domestic breeds like the Merino will just keep growing, according to Dave Thomas, the now retired head of sheep studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. — Deuteronomy 22:1. Sheep are very gentle animals and were one of the first animals to be domesticated¹. They would not come to the fence when I called – unless the farmer came near. Fighting amongst sheep is prevented or at least lowered in frequency when the gender of the sheep are mixed. Also, when they fall down they do need help. Found plenty in Australia, cane toads are as dumb as they could possibly get. If you see your brother’s ox or sheep straying, do not ignore it but be sure to take it back to him. Contrary to what you may have heard or even expressed yourself, sheep are not stupid. Sheep are able to experience emotions such as fear, anger, rage, despair, boredom, disgust, and happiness⁴. In another incident in northern England, an eye-witness revealed that a flock of sheep was able to find their way on how to get past the barriers of metal grids assembled across the roads. I grew up living next to a sheep farm. Sheep may be pretty dumb sometimes but they're definitely not stupid and they know about grass and hay more than any of us will ever know. Sheep Are Stupid Series: Faithbook of Jesus Devotional Renee Fisher. I do feel sorry when people talk about sheep being stupid or clumsy. They rank just below the pig and on par with cattle in intelligence among farm animals. Even at birth they are able to stand very quickly on their own. Good article. They performed well in a maze test which is a proof of excellent memory. Sheep are notorious for wandering off. Their males even hump on even female toads that have been run over by a car. Most sheep have large, curling horns made out of keratin – the same element that's present in human fingernails³. They have a strong bias for their own breed of sheep. Lets look briefly at some basic facts about sheep. Don't dismiss what they tell you. Bible Lesson - We're a Lot Like Sheep. SHEEPLE: a portmanteau of “sheep” and “people” is a term of disparagement in which people are likened to sheep, a herd animal. The idea is that sheep are dumb, and must be led well. The term is used to describe those who voluntarily acquiesce to a suggestion without critical analysis or research. I'm sure somewhere in a Bible lesson or sermon you may have heard how "dumb" sheep are; it isn't their intelligence that lacks though, it's more of their stubbornness for independence that is strong. Sometimes those stupid things are catchy and wind up being repeated by many other pastors. In 2015, a sheep named Chris who was found in Canberra, Australia, unloaded 89-pounds of fleece. You’ll often see them humping on anything and everything including dead animals, snakes, lizards, mice, salamanders, and other creatures. Sheep are Not Stupid. They don’t like to be with sheep of other breeds, families, or of large age differences. I know I'm late for this discussion, sorry but why people keep saying the sheep are stupid? A female toad can lay up to 30,000 eggs in one go. They only follow the voice of their farmer (shepherd). Never Underestimate a Goat; It’s Not As Stupid As It Looks ... sheep and donkeys—all great additions at petting zoos but not known for winning any intelligence prizes in the animal kingdom. In other words, they don’t like being secluded from the opposite sex. Lay up to 30,000 eggs in one go being repeated by many other pastors i do feel sorry when talk! 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