In the bible it says you have to be saved. So does that mean all the jews, muslims, buddhists, hindu, etc people are going to hell?
Thats not fair, they are good people too.
2006-09-07 13:42:32 · 26 answers · asked by juju 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Those that go to heaven are those who are redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. They are part of the 1st resurrection and the second death has no authority over them.
Even one little sin will keep you out of heaven. Sin doesn't go to Heaven. Everyone needs an atonement for their sins. That is why Jesus shed His own blood for the remission of our sins. There is only one Way, Truth & Life.
The rest of the dead go where the dead go be with the dead, or where the dead go be in the sea, or where the dead go in hell. They are part of the 2nd resurrection where everyone is judged according to their works during the Great White Throne Judgment. Those whose names are not found in the books of life are thrown into the Lake of Fire, that is the second death.
2006-09-07 13:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Christianity is an Orthodoxic religion. Belief is the most important thing; if you don't believe Christ was the messiah, you're going to hell no matter how good a life you lead. This is why if Hitler was in the bunker and he converts right before he dies...yes, he goes to heaven (and all the people he killed get really pissed at the injustice).
Catholisism has an escape clause however; if you didn't get to ever hear about Christ (but lead a good life) or were never baptized, you go to Pergatory (sort of like a waiting room for heaven).
2006-09-07 13:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by adphllps 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
According to the Bible, yes. But I don't know exactly what God has in mind, so I can't say for sure one way or the other. I think part of it will depend on whether they had the opportunity to accept Jesus's gift of salvation or not. If they chose to reject Him, then I think they will burn.
BUT, do I think they will burn eternally? No. I believe that after Jesus's return they will burn up, but will not suffer in fire forever because....well, they'll burn up. And I don't believe anyone is actually in hell right now. I don't think hell exists yet, but will after the Resurrection.
2006-09-07 13:53:57 · answer #3 · answered by married_so_leave_me_alone1999 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know I'm not going to a place that doesn't exist. Myth is myth, and history is history. Hell is a made up place meant to scare people into compliance with church policy. It is based on a place called "Gehenna" and is NOT real, no matter what all the other people disagreeing with me might say. It isn't always easy to be in the minority, but soon I won't be in the minority anymore, and being in the minority doesn't mean being wrong - the majority supported Hitler in Germany prior to WWII - were they wrong because they were the minority? Of course not! Sooner or later the truth comes out, and the Internet is the sword that will kill the myths for all time.
2006-09-07 13:47:49 · answer #4 · answered by Paul H 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Non-Christians DON'T die n burn in hell !! don't let anyone fool u into believing so !! By the way ..... where's hell? n heaven ? This little box is too small to lay out the logic of non-Christian beliefs .......... viz it's not all that simple to just say "all non-christians r going to die n burn in hell"
2006-09-07 13:51:41 · answer #5 · answered by PikC 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you think there's going to be a lot of good people in Hell? Being good and good works don't get you to Heaven. Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No man enters the kingdom of God except through me."
2006-09-07 13:47:41 · answer #6 · answered by Red neck 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not all the time. God is more dynamic in His personal confrontation of each of us, but yes, all Christians who have accepted Jesus Christ as personal savior will enter heaven.
Btw, 'good' is just a byword. God sees all of us as 'grey' , somewhere 'in between'. Don't tell me you havent' even in the least littered, or cheated on an exam, etc... Is that 'good'? He sees All as imperfect, incl the so called 'good' ones.
Best you examine your own soul to find out if you're really 'good' too, if you think you're so 'good'. (I'm not being offensive here, just have my experience to tell me so, and yeah, I examined myself too, and I found myself lacking, is that 'good'?) Is it 'good' to spank or not to spank children? etc...
You do need to be saved, you don't 'have to' (if someone forces you to be saved, or forces to be anything, would you do it?). And that 'feeling' doesn't just work itself up, like pesky salespeople who like to use impression to tempt people to 'buy' something. Who knows, some fine day, in the least expected of places, you might suddenly just wish to say a short prayer and ask for forgiveness, acceptance, of JC into your heart...
cheers! Life does get better despite ...
2006-09-07 13:57:29 · answer #7 · answered by thru a glass darkly 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You are right. We muslims believe that christians and jews will go to heaven too because we worship the same God.
But still, I think that for just being a good, humble and correct person you can go to heaven.
2006-09-07 13:45:32 · answer #8 · answered by ESKORBUTIN 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Gos is all knowing and all forgiving,I pray for forgiveness all day.I stay in constant rememberance and praise of him,I do all i can for others,am honest,love humanity ,show no disrespect for anyone.I cant see God sending me to Hell because I choose to serve him,he still is God even without Jesus(saw) he is still God,he is still capable of the same tasks he did befor,and he is the judger of all an we all with stand beor GOD on that day,only his mercy and forgivness will be the deciding factor
2006-09-07 14:50:05 · answer #9 · answered by sabirah 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course - God needs unbelievers to stoke the fires of Hell. It says so in the Bible. Something to do with cutting down his heating bills, I believe.
2006-09-07 13:46:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋