2006-07-13 19:31:35 · 25 answers · asked by 5647775 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Where they go is up to God.
From the Catechism of the Catholic Church
#847
"Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, but who nevertheless seek God with a sincere heart, and, moved by grace, try in their actions to do his will as they know it through the dictates of their conscience - those too MAY achieve eternal salvation."
#848
"Although in ways known to himself God can lead those who, through no fault of their own, are ignorant of the Gospel, to that faith without which it is impossible to please him, the Church still has the obligation and also the sacred right to evangelize all men."
2006-07-13 19:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, the Holy Bible is not the final word of God. The Holy Qur'an is. The Qur'an teaches that only God can and will judge humanity. It's a moot question because only God decides. What anyone answers has no meaning. People who say hell are wrong and people who say heaven are wrong. The only correct answer is: Only God knows.
God is the one and only judge. God will not ask anyone their opinion or advice on Judgement day about another person's fate... God will decide what happens to each human being.
God looks at intention of the heart. Some people appear religious or faithful but are hypocrites. Some people never read the holy books but have a pure heart and are pleasing to God. You or I can not judge another human soul... not even our own.
2006-07-14 03:08:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mustafa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is a loving being within us all. There are tribes on Earth that have never heard of the Bible, Jesus, or what some call God. They were born into that life, and have their own beliefs. God loves us all, and I personally believe that one would not be condemned to hell simply because they never heard of such things. I do not believe there will be a judgement day, but if I did, I believe one would be judged on what they did in their lives, and not on whether or not they were exposed to the Bible.
People around the world have many different beliefs, but they all come back to a higher power. It does not matter what form they see him in.
In other words, no, you aren't going to hell.
2006-07-14 02:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by Lostmydammind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are aware that there is a heaven or a hell then you are aware that there is a God. Humans are built to WORSHIP if they do not worship God then they find other things called idols that they worship daily be it a figurine, a rock band, a computer .Anyway there is a Judgement day and if you haven't taken the time to ask Jesus Christ to come into your heart then you are not saved and if you are not saved the bible tells of a LAKE OF FIRE that you will be thrown into so might I suggest you take the time to read The Holy Bible ( King James Version)
or even better let it read itself to you
http://www.audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html
just click the blue link and get started I'd suggest the NEW TESTAMENT
2006-07-14 02:42:05 · answer #4 · answered by luckdrgn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, its harsh, but the Bible teaches they go to Hell. The Bible explains by saying that God makes himself known to everyone through his creation, and there have been stories about missionaries going into an area of the world untouched by Christianity (where a lot of people on this forum would like to go, sounds like), and when they tell the story of Christ the people responds with "So this is the God we've been worshiping". Just because someone hasn't shared exactly what Christianity is to them, doesn't mean they can't still find God. It just means its a lot harder, like trying to find your way through a dark room you've never been in
2006-07-14 02:36:41 · answer #5 · answered by tyhollo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A loving and just God would never condemn someone to hell because they were born into ignorance regarding the Gospel or the Holy Bible. Although we are not exactly sure how they will be judged, we can be sure that God will be loving and just. A few verses in the Bible give us a little insight into this judgement.
Romans 1:20 states: For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Apparently, those who do not have the light of Biblical scripture have other revelations of God from other sources, including nature. God also reveals His love through parents, friends, teachers, classmates, co-workers etc. It would seem that God will judge each individual based upon the light that they have been given, with those with the most light judged more harshly than those with lesser light.
Perhaps, this is why Satan, who was a highly esteemed angel before his fall, will be judged so harshly. He had every opportunity to know the goodness and fairness of God, yet because of his pride, he insisted upon a course of determined rebellion. Those with less knowledge of God can only be judged upon the light they have been shown. They will be treated as kindergarteners who can not be tested on Calculus, but can be held responsible for learning their ABC's.
With this premise, it is possible for any person, regardless of race, religion or creed to gain access into heaven. There will certainly be people in heaven who have never heard the name of Jesus, but they will recognize Him when they see him because of the love of a parent or friend. Afterall, God is Love. They will recogize the Creator because of the works of creation.
On the other hand, Romans 1 goes on to say that "when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God, neither were they thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools....God gave them over to a reprobate mind...who knowing the judgement of God that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
Therefore, those who refuse to believe in the Creator despite the abudance of evidence provided, and who refuse to respond to the love shown them through friend, family etc. are allowed to continue in their rebellion until the judgement.
I know that this answer is long, but I hope it helps clear things up.
2006-07-14 03:03:39 · answer #6 · answered by 19jay63 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you read the bible, It says we were given the living spirit. That hole Jesus on a cross thing. so we don't have to read the bible ever!.. j
ust follow your inner spirit. It even says that in the bible. Well it says you never need to read the bible, and the follow spirit thing.
Only dumb people taught the word do this "you will burn in HELL!!" jazz, they really don't have a clue about the bible. Just are hating themselves so they use the bible as an excuse to hate others.
2006-07-14 02:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by uughh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not possible for someone to never be exposed to Gods word. He says it himself in the Bible that before he comes back, every person will have the chance to know about God and or Read his word and you'll have the chance to choose him or not.
EVERY PERSON
I know that it says it in the Bible I just don't know exactly where because a few years back I asked my Grandmother the same Question and she had told me about it.
2006-07-14 02:41:46 · answer #8 · answered by black diamond 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Come on now,everyone knows their is no way they can say no.Jehovah witness go every where and people don't want to listen.like IT says the preaching of Gods new kingdom for a witness to every nation and then the end will come.
2006-07-14 02:36:40 · answer #9 · answered by CHELA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a loving God who cares about his creation then all good people will go to the same heaven.
If it is the vengeful God that most "christians" profess, I would rather spend eternity in my hell than their heaven
2006-07-14 03:10:56 · answer #10 · answered by Ed M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋