If someone you loved wasn't there.. Say a parent, spouse, child or friend wasn't there?
Guess I'm in a weird mood tonight.. I heard this from somewhere and made me really think.. If my wife or child didn't make it.. I am not sure I would want to be there without them..
2006-07-11 18:49:18 · 21 answers · asked by emanon 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes........
We will have the mind of Christ, when He wipes away our tears at the Judgment we will no longer remember our loved ones we saw walk into Hell.........
Make this your prayer: as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord..........
I often tell others, Heaven will not be the same without them.........how I hope they hear........for someone will be waiting for them and will be so disappointed when they do not see their face.
2006-07-11 19:46:27 · answer #1 · answered by deed 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah yes...one of the great religious conundrums.
Is it really heaven if my loved ones aren't there?
I guess whether or not they are there depends on which heaven you get into.
Muslim martyr heaven is one long party with those infamous virgins. Of course your spouse and kids would have to be Muslim martyrs to be there...not sure how your spouse will feel about the 70 virgins though...hmm sounds like Muslim heaven sucks for her.
Of course we all know Christian Hell is sooooo bad that you will be real glad to be in Heaven...even if it's a motel 6...and you won't care your spouse and kids aren't...or at least you sure as hell aren't going downstairs to look for them...right?
Hindu heaven pretty much just offers an express return trip until you end up a cow and spend eternity getting your **** pulled and hanging out in the local market or library or wherever else you want in India.
Buddhist heaven is pretty much the same as Hindu heaven except that you get to be the Kubla Khan and have a million wives or some BS like that on your last trip back.
Basically I wouldn't worry too much if I were you and take solace in the fact that you love your loved ones that much to give up heaven. With any luck they appreciate you for that.
2006-07-12 02:11:45 · answer #2 · answered by Perry L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will be in your Heaven, so no worries. go to sleep, and know that God will reward you with the things that make your heart happy and content. EVERYTHING that makes your heart happy and content. As for them not making it...i'm sure they will. If nothing else, simply for the fact that you love them so. God listens, tell him what you need, then get some sleep! good night friend. all is well.
2006-07-12 02:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by Stormy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be very, very sad. But I think that the joy of meeting my maker would keep me from grieving too much. I think that since we will not really know who is in heaven and hell untill we get there we should not worry about who will not be there. We should just believe and love and take up our crosses and spread the good word.
2006-07-12 02:01:54 · answer #4 · answered by O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now maybe you're getting a taste of what God feels about HIS own children...but He's already there in heaven, so what would be left for Him to do? Make a way for them to get Home. Can't force them...just make a way.
2006-07-12 01:56:53 · answer #5 · answered by novalee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you even want to be there if they WERE there? Have you actually read what the Bible says heaven is like? Maybe it sounded great to ignorant ancient peasants who were comparing it to the dismal Greek Hades, but by todays standards, it's hellish.
2006-07-12 01:58:24 · answer #6 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is for that very reason that we must pray for our brothers and sisters and seek their salvation.
But since relationships and love are perfected in heaven and we'll be able to see God's plan, I imagine that all saints are at peace, even those missing loved ones.
2006-07-12 01:54:53 · answer #7 · answered by MikeD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would anyone think that a place that didn't allow your children or wife could be a heaven? I think some of you need to rethink your beliefs and what they give you.
2006-07-12 01:58:02 · answer #8 · answered by Myr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of coarse I'd still want to go. God's love for us and our love for God far exceeds that of mere people. In heaven their will be no tears or sorrow, we'll be with Almighty God, creator of the universe and everything in it!
2006-07-12 01:59:08 · answer #9 · answered by stpolycarp77 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to get to heaven you cant just WANT to. your friend or family member would have to be a believer of christ to go there. no matter how kind or loving he or she was he or she will not go to heaven if he or she didnt love god with all his heart and all his strength and all his soul.
2006-07-12 01:53:02 · answer #10 · answered by KingCoconut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋