A fundamental debate.

Yes they do. Souls matter.

To some.
I prefer a sense of being.

Yes they do! The moment anyone finds one they'll be gifted a Nobel Peace Prize for the most stunning discovery in all of humankind.

It would change everything! And I hope they do!

Like Aces I would love to see some evidence that they exist - none yet though.

Aces,, ditto people matter.

A friend of mine wrote a book of poetry that had a piece in it called: 'But They Don't'..it was about dogs, birds, etc and how bad they would feel if they had souls when we throw rocks and otherwise abuse them. I took issue with him on this and said I disagreed. He laughed at me.

What do you mean by soul?

Very good question.