When does God decide whose going to heaven and whose not. Doesn't he love all of his creation? I was raised on Christianity. It was God's will, and it was my will to be a Christian. What about the thousands born into Hinduism, Judaism, or even tribal religions? Does God give everyone the choice of Christianity at one time in their life? If God can create miracles, why does he allow people to go to hell?
2006-07-07 18:34:45 · 18 answers · asked by boo boos 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would argue that there are none God has not chosen. God counts every sparrow that falls. He claims them all, regardless of their faith, or even lack of it.
Any group, be it Christians or another, who claims exclusive favor of God is like the child who wants to be loved by Mommy more than her little brother.
2006-07-07 18:38:49 · answer #1 · answered by olelefthander 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God doesn't choose who goes to heaven or hell really, we do. God just confirms our own choice or preference. And yes God does love us all. In that He is the perfect Father. But just as our own children grow up and have the freedom to make their choices, good or bad ones, so does we. That is free will. God allows us to choose if we live our lives with Him or without Him. And we are free to change our minds at any point. As for the Jews, well they spent centuries waiting on the Messiah and when He came they didn't recognize Him. The clues to his identity have been in the Old Testament and yet they deny the one who fulfilled all the prophecies, That was their choice.
For the other religions that what mission work is all about. Jesus commanded us to tell the world about Him and that is our mission in life. But even without missionaries, God is all around us and most religions contain fragments of His Truth. If those ppl truly want God and seek after God then eventually they will find God. But they have to make the choice to look for Him in the first place.
2006-07-08 01:42:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God doesn't choose to send ppl to hell. God gives us free will, he doesn't force Himself upon anyone. Hell was created for fallen angels not humans. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. No-one comes to the Father except thru Him. When we choose Jesus as our Lord and Saviour God accepts us and Heaven will be our eternal home.
2006-07-08 04:11:28 · answer #3 · answered by it'smeStacy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is not sending anyone to hell, they are going themselves. God has showed them the way. It is up to us to walk where we want. God has given us free will to choose. For people everywhere, God has made the provision. Those who worry too much about others are just trying to blame God. But this is no excuse for not making the right choice in your own life. We don't understand all of God's ways. But He has made it clear to us and we are responsible for what we do with it.
2006-07-08 01:42:27 · answer #4 · answered by lalskii 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i bet the other religions think the same about Christians. lets face it, if there is a god he would more then likely take in all people that their soul is of good intent. he is all knowing and would know who is good and who is not without having to look at if that person followed a religion.. following a religion is like the pesticide for a plant. you don't need it to grow apples but you are going to come out with more good apples if you use it then if not.
2006-07-08 01:40:04 · answer #5 · answered by cesar g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone will be opened to the truth, Everyone will be, weather in this life or the next. God is God of love not a God who throws away life so easily.
2006-07-08 01:39:55 · answer #6 · answered by digitalD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when god created man and woman he gave us a brain much more intelligent over any other species on earth. you as a individual must determine what is real and what is not, GOD is not going to lead us by the hand towards the way he wants us to be. although he has given us instructions in the bible to follow and we must follow the rules. it will be determined by each persons actions that they performed on this earth when GOD judges us, whether we go to HELL or not.
2006-07-08 01:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by ronald r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God let's no one go to hell that doesn't deserve to be there.
If God is real and God has a plan, then everyone, Jew, Hindu, Buddist, is a part of that plan.
What we all have is Free Will.
We chose what direction to go in to in the world.
Do the right thing.
You know right from wrong.
Do the right thing.
It's all up to you!
2006-07-08 01:44:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For God so loved the world, that he sent his begotten son into the world to save the world. Jesus himself said that he didn't come to damn the world, but to save it. Imagine that, even he knew of those who damned everything in the name of God. When Jesus returns do you really think nobody or only a chosen few will notice? Trust God and seek his peace because it does exist.
2006-07-08 01:46:43 · answer #9 · answered by Marcus R. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My catechism taught me that once someone is introduced to the word of God, and THEN they choose something else, they are damned. I figured this was rather harsh, and in my opinion living a good life free of violence and bigotry is the key to heaven. Doesn't matter now, my strict Catholic upbringing turned me off to the concept, and now consider myself a Daoist.
2006-07-08 01:39:41 · answer #10 · answered by geeniusatwurk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋