What happens to those that don't believe in the right religion when they die?

Question

Not just Christian demoninations, but Islam, buddists etc...

Does it matter what denomination you are if a Christian?

Very impressed with the answers so far

Answer 1

It's not about the "right" religion.

We have all broken God's Laws - we have lied, we have coveted, we have been angry and wished someone dead (tantamount to murder in your heart), lusted after another person (tantamount to adultery in your heart), etc, etc.

It doesn't matter which religion you belong to. Unless you can find a way to get rid of your sins, you remain guilty before God, and the penalty will be carried out - separation from God forever. (Basically, if you reject God in this life, it will become permanent upon your death).

Answer 2

Religion is a concoction of man; and there are over 200 in the world.The final word comes from the Judge, the Creator of the universe.There are some basics for humans.Unless you dropped from the sky or came via the stork, you were conceived and lived in a womb. Nobody remembers the existence BEFORE the womb,Whether you came by Caesarean or through the birth canal, nobody remembers that transition.Now, death is another transition.I believe that change in status is obliterated too. Do you know anyone who wanted to be undead?Has anyone had a visitation from someone who has identified the 'right' or 'wrong' religion? Death is as unique as the birth experience.A lot of people would refuse to be born or to die if they knew the answers in advance.Yet, within each person is a niche metre.You know when you have found iwhat is right for you..Otherwise, the quest continues ad infinitum.

Answer 3

Jesus compared our day to the days of Noah.People were going about their daily business with little concern for spiritual things.Because the badness of people had gotten so bad,Jehovah instructed Noah to build an ark for the preservation of righteous ones and the animals of course.While building the ark,Noah was also instructed to warn the people of the impeding destruction,however instead of taking heed,Noah and his family were mocked and riducled.In God's due time,he instructed Noah and his family to enter the ark,and shut the door behind them.All of mankind at that time because they were apathetic and didnt listen to the warning were destroyed.
Today,there is a witnessing work being done not unlike what Noah did,ie warning the people of impending destruction.The times we live in are also very wicked and people also are apathetic and worshippers of money and other pleasures and not worshippers of the true God.
Jehovahs Witnesses are obeying Jesus' command found at Mat.28:19,20 to preach the good news of the kingdom and make disciples of people of all the nations.Mat 24:24 tells us why.It says "This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth,for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.
So Jehovah God is giving people an opportunity to come to an accurate knowledge of Him and of HIs Son in order that they not be destroyed but have everlasting life - John 17:3.Witnesses preach in some 235 lands today.
But as the days of Noah,Witnesses today are also being riducled and persecuted.Many are not listening to the Kingdom message.
As Jehovah sees what is in our hearts.Only He can make the final decision as to who survives and who doesnt.But our attitude and response to the preaching of the Good News about Him and His purposes will more than likely play a big part in his decision.

Let me just add Jesus' words found at Mat.7:13,14-" Go in throught the narrow gate,because broad and spacious is the road leading off into destruction and many are the ones going in through it,whereas narrow is the gate and cramped is the road leading off into life,and few are the ones finding it."
Jesus is showing that many are on the wrong path to salvation.So it proves that our form of worship will determine our future whether it be salvation or destruction

Answer 4

Religion is akin to a tutor, you will ultimately be examined by how you live. Even you dont have a good tutor, work hard and live the right way you shall pass the exam to heaven. Otherwise you will have to repeat your life (exam) again. It does help to have a very good tutor...eg Christainity, Buddhism but you can't blame your religion if you messed up. Othe the other hand, purely having an excellent tutor is no guarantee to pass the exam...

Answer 5

its very difficult to answer this one. I am Christian Catholic. But i believe that those people who have obeyed God's commands, not allah, are with the truth of the word of God. Islam is a misleading religion we know that. It teahces to kill. Not to forgive and love and avoid killing.
In all cultures there are good people and bad people no matter what religion. I think if you do bad and dont repent and you constantly thwart or disobey God you may not have a chance to be with God.

It is our duty to find out the truth and to find God.
In peace and with love.

Are islamic people doing that?
God said "though shall not kill"
Jesuschrist said "love your enemy" "dont stone, for no one is free of sin. And if you have yr cloak stolen dont be angry, but offer anohter one to the thief for he has a need for it.

Christianity is , despite all the arguments against it, a religion of love to God and reverence to Jesus his son and one o=and the same. Islam is not a religion of forgivenes,
it teaches "kill all the infidels".

Do youthink someone who kills everybody else because they are not into their religion dies or goes to heaven after judgement day?

I personally never been dead and come back to tell what happened. So we really cannot know for sure. But one thing is sure, we should all be good , faithful to God and obey his commandments. Islam thinkers or followers are following commandments from those who are not given by God. Its a false religion that has the world turned upside down.

Islam teaches hatred. Hatred and killing and no compassion what so ever. Do you think God wants that? I dont think so.

Answer 6

Our physicalness turns to dust, and our spouls rise to reincarnate, no matter the religion or lack of such. The soul, according to Plato, has two parts,. It is the styupid part which splits in heaven from the smart part to take its place as a reincarnate, to learn life lessons before returning to the source.

Answer 7

The real question is not who does not believe in the right religion, but rather who does not have a relationship with Jesus Christ, as He is the only way to heaven (John 14:6). Those who have not accepted Christ as their Savior cannot enter heaven and therefore will go to hell.

Answer 8

On the other side there`s no religion ,and there`s no death .On this side do to your attachment to your body ,colour, and race,and living temporarily in it, you assume you`ll die We need not worry about what happens there only what happens here When we stop looking at the bodily perception and control our senses plus mind we`ll know what to expect.

Answer 9

Whose to say what is the right religion for a person except maybe what the terrorists believe in. I believe that if a person is good and lives their life well, whatever religion they believe in is okay.

Answer 10

well I only believe the Christian teaching...I hate to say this but I believe you go to hell. im not condemning you and if someone said that to me I'd be seriously ticked, but you asked...

and don't you hate the Christian denominations? or divisions? its pointless. believe what you want but come on, be a Christian and thats all. not the Baptist believer in baptism and multitasking in Christ with spiritual benefits and speaking in tongues...you know?

Answer 11

Who says there's only one "right" religion? Oh yes, quite a lot of people.

There are many paths to enlightenment. Those who feel theirs is the only way are at best misguided.

Try to be open-minded and you never know what treasures you might find!