To what extent would the Kingdom of Heaven abide by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

Question

I'm not expecting a lot of well-thought-out answers here, but maybe one or two people will take the time to provide some insight.

"The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the basic international pronouncement of the inalienable and inviolable rights of all members of the human family. The Declaration was proclaimed in a resolution of the General Assembly on 10 December 1948 as the "common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations" in respect for human rights. It lists numerous rights - civil, political, economic, social and cultural - to which people everywhere are entitled." (not my sentence but a useful introduction).

God, of course, is not a signatory. My question is, if Heaven were a nation subject to the UDHR, how well would it comply?

The text in full (it's not too long):

http://www.unhchr.ch/udhr/lang/eng.htm

Answer 1

To some extent it would comply to the UDHR very well, with some assumptions.

Let's assume heaven was a Democratic Nation. Considering the amount of believers world-wide, God would be elected without any doubt.

Since Heaven seens to be a place with only souls, there would be no crime, no hatred. Killing is usuless, since the dead soul will end up in Heaven again.

I don't think Heaven would have problems with art, considering the fact that all artists are sinners, and won't enter Heaven anyway.

The rules that Heaven won't follow correctly are the immigration-laws.The laws of the borders.
Heaven doesn't allow people to go in or out the country. Criminals ("Sinners") are not allowed to enter in the first place.

Article 13 states:
Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each State.
Everyone has the right to leave any country, including his own, and to return to his country.

But the biggest rule Heaven would break is Article 18:
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.

Freedom of religion is impossible in Heaven.

Heaven acts a little like a totalitarian state, which only allows the good immigrants to have a legal status.It only allows people from one religion.

But within its own borders, Heaven follows the UDHR quit accurately.

Funny question, btw :)

Answer 2

That is a very insightful question. Being atheist, you can probably guess that I would say "there is no God, there is no Heaven", but I think that IF there were a Heaven, it would not comply very well to the standards of the UDHR. From what I know of Heaven, you are more of a spirit than a human being. Also, there probably isn't a currency there, for they have no use for it. There probably could be no sort of politics either, because it would probably be more of a dictatorship (obviously, God being dictator). I suppose civil rights would be in effect, and so would social laws. As for cultural, I don't know how diverse Heaven would be, but I'm assuming VERY diverse, so I guess it would comply with the cultural.

I hope I answered your question. It was hard to think of what you meant exactly, but I did my best.

Answer 3

You are making the assumption that there is a kingdom that overrides all other nations. That simply is not the case.

For the most part, the discarnate dimensions consist of a large number of special interest groups, many of which are constantly in competition with one another to get more members and therefore more power and influence.

There is no being that presides in authority over ALL THAT IS.

People on the Other Side who are basically spiritual like to form communities - Group Entities - that reflect their culture and focus. Their collective thought projections result in the numerous Cities of Light in the Mid Realms of Spirit that many Near Death Experiencers have reported seeing.

There are Christian communities, New Age communities, Pagan communities, Hindu communities, etc.

Everyone on the Other Side is subject to complying with The Light (which is nonliving and infinite) and the Universal Law which governs it. The Light is what provides them with the energy to do anything.

The Golden Rule is not just a guideline but a law in the Spirit. Break it and one lessens away from The Light. Lust and egotism also lessens one away from The Light.

The Universal Law which governs The Light overrides all human rights declarations while at the same time completely agrees with them as long as they are aligned with the moral foundation of The Golden Rule.

Answer 4

I've read that God is no respecter of man, and by extension, I would include his laws. But he is very jealous of the right/wrong issue.

People don't usually associate the right/wrong issue with Civil rights and such. That's a shame. Civil Rights, are the answer to Civil Wrongs. Without a moral foundation, such as Christianity in America, the concepts of Rights tends to lose it's meaning. It becomes 'special interest politics'. Affirmative Action is one example.

I believe that Martin Luther King was Right, and he set in motion a passive force to redress Wrongs. To deny the spiritual roots of that movement, is ridiculous. This nation was judged in that regard.

I like the way this question allows us to see the flip side of a coin, called justice.

Answer 5

You rightly pointed out.

God didn't nor HIS representative sign it.

The very basis that Universal Right exist says that Human in totality needs to be reminded to treat others fairly.

I would believe that should one arrive in Heaven, our SOUL would be pure and be in touch with the univeral fairness in each and everyone of us, and all pride and ego and such negative feelings (that we as human harbor them so dearly) will no longer exist. In such condition, we'd feel for each other, thus the Declaration need not exist.

Hope this help you see..

Answer 6

In short, God would not comply. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is too crude of an instrument and does not sufficiently encompass the rights to which we are endowed.

To expound; humanity is created in the image of God. Scholars take this to mean that this is where we derive our creativity, our intelect and our capacity to love, among other things. The greatest of our endowments is choice. We are free to act and believe as we chose. We may rise to the greatest heights of wisdom can charity or we may debase ourselves with hate and violence. It is in this choice that we claim our first and most basic human right. Love, respect, freedom, liberty. None of these concepts have any meaning without choice.

God taught humanity how to live. Firstly, love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind. Secondly to love your nieghbor as yourself. If you notice, they both being with love. It is impossible to offend God or violate the rights of another if you love.

The kingdom of Heaven isn't only Heaven itself. It is on earth, even now. It lives in the hearts of those that love God and love their neighbor. Heaven does not abide by the Universal declaration of human rights. It embodies the declaration in its purest ideal.

Answer 7

heaven as i know it isnt about human and immoral rights its about respect and honor which christians think other wise of it.

heaven treats all as equals no one is greater or lesser than anyone else. christians think that they get to cry with the saints all day which isnt true to begin with.

respectfully humans are given a choice to do what they want in heaven but if they break any moral codes in heaven they are killed for it and return to the source of all life

Answer 8

Sorry Ed I can't help you out: First, I think The Kingdom of Heaven would not involve itself with the U.N. Second, I don't think the U.S. should be in it either.

Answer 9

i think the kingdom of heaven would rain down fireballs on the General Assembly for thier lack of perfection.

Answer 10

I suspect god will be in non-compliance with the UDHR's Article 5 ("No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment").

Why? -- because we'll all be BORED out of our frickin' minds.