...their lives to be saved from Hell?
And if their problems prevent them from comprehending these concepts, what then?
2006-08-26 06:16:08 · 15 answers · asked by bobkgin 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Before I put this to a vote I want to make clear I was not suggesting that the handicapped had to ask for forgiveness for their handicap. Those familiar with "original sin" and those who claim that we are -all- "sinners" should understand my use of the word in the manner they've expressed.
2006-08-27 02:48:31 · update #1
I believe God makes special accomodations for these people. If they have never had the ability to understand and retain what they have heard, I believe they are innocent as babes.
2006-08-26 06:19:39 · answer #1 · answered by stullerrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would argue against any 2nd chance after death for people because God is all powerful and can speak to people in many ways. He knows ever man's heart (Proverbs 24:12) and He desires that everyone be saved. We can take assurance that God is just and has a just plan for young children who die as well as the mentally handicap. When Jesus came to Earth, who did he heal? It was the blind, the deaf, the demon-possessed and all types of ill people. The mentally handicap - Jesus saves even such as these. He knows every man's heart. God Bless!
2006-08-26 13:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by allanlax11123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Romans 1:20 says that no one is without excuse, that would include mentally handicapped ppl. I trust that God will provide a way for them to understand Him and believe in Him. I think that God gives everyone at least one chance to know Him, and most likely several, since He wants everyone to follow Him.
2006-08-26 13:21:06 · answer #3 · answered by STEPHEN J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just have to trust that the Lord is just and merciful and everyone that goes to hell, whether for taking a cookie, sassing their parents, thinking bad thoughts, serial killing, making the mistake of being born in a non-Christian country or without the ability to comprehend that they need to kiss butt on Jesus, will go to hell.
2006-08-26 13:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus healed the blind man because the blind man represented the power of God.
Those with mental illness live under the exact guidelines - even though a manic spree receives no blessing from God. A repentant manic person who receives help allows the bipolar disorder to be manifest as power of God.
2006-08-26 13:21:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can anyone be held responsible for a condition they have been born with. The only guilt belongs to the sick god that created them that way. The sinner here is the fool who believes such blatant rubbish.
2006-08-26 13:22:25 · answer #6 · answered by U.K.Export 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the Bible says(and thats where we get most of our beliefs from) that children are in the hands of the Lord and they are automatically saved from the things of this world should they die- Going to heaven without having to ask !
2006-08-26 13:26:40 · answer #7 · answered by Catt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think God has a special place for the handicapped
2006-08-26 13:23:14 · answer #8 · answered by Starlytefairy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry God is just and fair, everyone will have the opportunity, even those who died without ever hearing of Jesus will have the gospel taught to them in the afterlife, everyone makes a free will choice.
2006-08-26 13:19:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you just get a life? Concentrate on being a good person and following the Golden Rule and the Ten Commandments and leave others alone.
2006-08-26 13:22:16 · answer #10 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋