If us non-christians ALL go to hell by choice....what about the people never exposed to the idea of christianity??? there are 6 billion people in the world.....in a world that have several different belief systems and culturs. You really think that everybody that lives a life and dies in certain places in Africa that still live in tribes decide to go to hell because they don't believe in the God that nobody ever told them about?????
2006-10-08 13:23:15 · 10 answers · asked by RN806 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
and have you ever actually studied any other cultures??
2006-10-08 13:29:40 · update #1
that is why religions are a crock of cow manure
2006-10-08 13:25:10 · answer #1 · answered by Skorpian 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not sure of the exact location, but there is a verse in the Bible that says that if there is no one to proclaim the Lord's name, that even the rocks and the trees will proclaim it.
What I take this to mean that if you've never ever heard of God, either Christian or otherwise - say you live in a remote tribal area in Africa with no exposure to the outside world, that you will still know there is a God.
And sure enough, all tribes worship something ... they may be misguided on some of their beliefs, but aren't we all in some way? God loves them too, and would never send a pure heart to hell. That's just ridiculous.
2006-10-08 20:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I basically don't put to much faith in Religion, I put it in God.
Perhaps I can answer this question...I seriously believe if someone don't know of Jesus, and for some if there basically like in between, God is compassionate, and would have mercy, so if you make it to heaven, and if you haven't learn it here on earth, you'll learn it in heaven, and eventually you'll be able to see God at the throne. Although, Some will go to hell. God would be the judge on that not me, I can only try to figure it out.
2006-10-08 20:53:29 · answer #3 · answered by inteleyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Catholic Christian and we do not think that people go to hell if they have no chance of knowing Jesus or being baptized in this life. We believe that God can save them in his own way.
We do not believe that non-Christians go to hell either. We believe they can go to heaven if they live good lives and honestly try to what they see as the best.
2006-10-08 20:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by jakejr6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the more reason that we should go out into the world and preach the Good News, whether by physically traveling or monetarily supporting them! God bless!
Mark 16:15 (New International Version)
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15He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.
2006-10-08 20:32:35 · answer #5 · answered by eefen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
those that have never been tought the truth about God cannot be held responsible for that they will all go to heaven, such as little children. But if you have been given the truth and exposed to it , it is then you become accountable to God for the decision you make after having knowledge of the truth , that determines the fate of your soul .
2006-10-08 20:28:45 · answer #6 · answered by Stephen H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats an age old question. Everything is relegated to the way you think. You don't know everything so there for can't judge. The Bible say's if you seek him you will find him. So if God say's this then it will happen. We have faith, thats what religion is all about.
2006-10-08 20:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by geeeezzzzeeee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God gives everyone the chance to know Him- you must have faith in Him and trust His plans for you.
2006-10-08 20:25:55 · answer #8 · answered by 'Manda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its sad, thats why we go on missions. why do you people who have heard of jesus still deny him and help satan in sendind these people to hell.
2006-10-08 20:30:54 · answer #9 · answered by Lfeata 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the good go to heaven
2006-10-08 20:25:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋