2006-07-21 19:47:34 · 24 answers · asked by Karnac247 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Bible makes a point to say rejecting Christ is the thing your not supposed to do. The general idea is if you never hear about it, you cant really reject it, so you will either be given a chance, OR be judged by your works. But noone, naturally, knows for sure.
2006-07-21 19:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
He never heard of God but every human has an innate knowledge that there is a Creator. Once a person recognizes the Creator he must be grateful for the Creator's bounties/favors on that person. This includes being grateful for the life he is given them, the food, the feelings, shelter, means of survival. It is natural at some point say all this is not created by chance, and random acts of "nature." The world is in order, balance, and is beautiful. So the person recognizes that he has a Creator. It is natural and also guidance from God to recognize that, unless parents and school enforce something else. If he does not have any contact or knowledge of any other religions. That person will enter paradise given that he has not heard about of any Prophets/Messengers/scriptures, no Prophet/Messenger came to warn, believes in One God, and the last day where all deeds/intentions are judged.
And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam (submission to God alone), it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.
[Aal ‘Imraan 3:85]
When we refer to "Islam" there are at least two specific distinct meanings implied. Firstly there is the 'essential Islam' as the religion of all the prophets from Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and until Muhammad. All the Prophets submitted to God alone and obeyed the commands. Secondly there is the meaning specific to the revelation given to Muhammad and all the religious instructions contained therein. We might call this the 'completed Islam'. Essential Islam encompasses the broad principles of pure monotheism free from shirk(associating partners with God), and our moral accountability before God. The completed Islam is the full set of guidance provided through the Qur'an and the sunnah of Muhammad which abrogates the earlier rules given through previous prophets. Whoever receives the 'completed Islam' and does not submit to it will have a place in hell. Seems like the example mentioned explains the essential Islam.
2006-07-22 03:14:51 · answer #2 · answered by EnlightME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the child never heard of God than who would he be worshipping? There is alot of things that we don't know and that is counted as ignorant. Children sins are not on thier parents tell they are of a certain age. The bible says that every man's work shall be tried through the fire. Basically it all depends of the life of that child. How long that child has lived and what they have done since they have lived. Idolatry is against God and in different countrys they have different Gods. God is going to judge according to what that child has done. it doesn't matter if they never knew him. they will still be judged according to their works.
because every man was born into sin and shaped into iniquity. We can't help who we are but at the same time we can help what we do. Children who die out of christ souls are damned and that is not only children that is everyone. God is a merciful God, he is kind and he is loving but don't let that be the reason why you do things. On the same token God is also vengeful and he is angry and jealous and he is Just.
The sins of a child will determine where that child is going. NO MATTER IF THEY HEARD OF JESUS OR NOT.
2006-07-22 03:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by Loveisthekey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe yes. I believe God judges us on how much we knew, and the Bible says God is not a respecter of persons -- meaning would a fair God let me go to heaven when I believe but live in a mostly Christian country where I've been exposed to Christianity my whole life while that child in China never had that opportunity?
2006-07-22 02:51:45 · answer #4 · answered by Kev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A. Heaven is for the rulers of God's Kingdom. They would not be children because God is perfectly just and would not have a child in a position to rule or judge adults.
B. Anyone who dies without being put to death at the hand of God will be resurrected because the wages for their sins are paid with their death and the wages for the sins they inherited from Adam are paid with the death of Jesus.
C. This child would be resurrected to earth and given the opportunity to learn about God and serve him if he chooses.
2006-07-22 02:56:59 · answer #5 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not just a child but even if an 90 year old Man dies without comming to know about the True God, he can still make it to the heavens "IF He has Followed his Beliefs"
God Doesnt judge people according to what all they know, but how all they tried to live. if they truly want to be good and loving.. they will go to the heavens much more sure than some saints or prechers that knows a lot but has sin inside them.
2006-07-22 02:53:26 · answer #6 · answered by Darlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
Children up to the age of accountability will be taken. Some denominations and religions believe the age of accountability is 12 to 15 years of age.
Whether the child is in China, Russia, United States, the jungles of Africa, anywhere in the world... they will go to heaven if they pass away before that age of accountability.
2006-07-22 02:52:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I would believe so. Just because the child is of God ,and that he/she was not taught, it doesn't mean that they should have to go to *hell*. I believe that God is an understanding and loving God. And because some children in the world are not taught about him, I still believe that some other souls are saved besides the people that christians only believe are saved.
2006-07-22 02:57:32 · answer #8 · answered by Xena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldnt tell you. I hope so though. What about those people all over the world that have heard of God and His word and refuse to accept Him still.....do you think that they will go to heaven?
oh and that answer above that sparkle gave us did not come frome the Bible
2006-07-22 03:06:24 · answer #9 · answered by Rob T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is a just God. Meaning He is fair. In cases of those who have never heard of the gospel, the Lord will judge us according to how we obeyed the law of our hearts. Did we do the good we knew to do..and so on. Good question.
2006-07-22 02:52:48 · answer #10 · answered by Happy Alien 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. God writes His law of love in the heart of every human being ever born. And He sends His Holy Spirit to talk to the conscience of every person. If that person lives as a loving person, then (s)he is safe to save in the perfect world God inhabits. (S)He gets to go with Him there. If he/she rejects His law of love and treats others hatefully or indifferently, he/she isn't safe to save, so he/she won't be able to live with God forever. Babies don't sin. They can't because they don't know what sin is.
2006-07-22 02:57:36 · answer #11 · answered by Einsteinetta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋