I'm talking about people that over eat, and have an addiction to food, are obese, but follow a christian lifestyle. Aren't they killing themselves slowly? Isn't it also a sin to slowly commit suicide?Most of them don't even consider themselves gluttons, so they don't even consider repenting their sins to god. Why would those people zoom up to heaven faster than other people that are condemned to be sinners by the church? I'm not meaning any disrespect, I'm just curious.
2006-08-25 22:56:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The presumption here is one taught by right-wing churches (who in my opinion tend to control their members by instilling fear of a loving God) that God is looking to find some people to condemn to hell.
God does love all his children, and he knows we are not without sin. He looks for us to love him, and love our neighbors and ourselves. That we confess our imperfections is enough. And one of our imperfections is that we do not always know how imperfect we are.
2006-08-26 02:22:07 · answer #1 · answered by michael941260 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
According to traditional Christian theology, God elects those he wants for salvation. Once that person accepts grace, which God makes sure they do, then they do good works. No one would know whether or not they were headed to heaven or not.
Anyway, almost everything is a sin for Christians, so I don't see why this is any different. I guess smoking, which causes lung cancer and death would also be considered sinful. Getting a life threatening disease from one's partner would also be sinful, as well as alcohol, driving fast, and suntanning. I guess any risky behavior that could result in death would be considered sinful too if that's how you want to interpret things.
2006-08-25 23:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs. Pears 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I would think they would rather have everlasting life on earth, where they can still eat. The Bible doesn't say what is to be done with those who go to heaven after the end of the 1000 year reign of Christ.
2006-08-25 23:00:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with that first guy. Gluttony is a serious sin and not repenting is just putting them in the dog house even more.
2006-08-25 22:59:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only God knows
2006-08-25 22:59:27 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something about...it's ok....by the ....Blood of Christ.....? Fat people will be in Heaven......as will anyone that asks to go.....even dumasses....
2006-08-25 23:03:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL sin is forgiven through Christ.
2006-08-25 23:00:13 · answer #7 · answered by justthinkin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'd better stop insulting other people and mind your own business
2006-08-26 01:01:20 · answer #8 · answered by The Moderator 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think anyone has any right to judge. I don't know how God is going to judge anyone.
The Bible says, "Everything in moderation", but that's really hard for some people.
For example, I'm a Christian, but I smoke. I've tried to quit, and I've prayed that God will release me from smoking. It's a horrible, filthy habit, and sometimes I just have an urge to never smoke again, because it disgusts me.
But every time that happens...an hour or two later, I'm smoking again.
Perhaps it's the same thing for those who overeat. I think God is understanding about addictions. It's one of humankind's foibles.
2006-08-25 23:32:33 · answer #9 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 0⤊ 14⤋
Fat chance!
2006-08-25 22:58:22 · answer #10 · answered by Gallivanting Galactic Gadfly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋