By levels, I mean like in Dante's "Inferno" where there were levels of Hell, some parts better or worse depending on how you lived your life.
2006-11-21 01:24:46 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hi, I think that we can be certain that there is a number of levels in Heaven, there is a hierarchy that seems to be an indication of this, among the Angelic hosts.
there is mention of Paul being took up into the seventh Heaven and as there cannot be seven separate Heavens this must mean a seventh level, also there are the 4 sublime Heavenly creatures that surround the Throne of God, and who God uses to pass His will to lesser Angels.
the Franciscan Saint Frances is said to be elevated to the choir of the Cherubim who are above the guardian Angels.
we should not be alarmed that there may be different levels in Heaven as even the lowest level is perfect happiness and joy and we would still be in the presence of God.
2006-11-21 01:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that Heaven or Hell has levels. I don't know, but I don't think so. I do think that Dante was trying to get across some agenda when he talks about the different levels of Heaven and Hell. Just read who he puts in each level. It was just his way of saying how he felt about certain people.
2006-11-21 01:40:31 · answer #2 · answered by Chad H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Pagan, I find this type of thing to be sad and funny at the same time. The entire time they are gossipping and claiming "righteous judgement" on all of us Non-believers, they are doing things which their own scripture tells them is wrong... Gossip for one. To make fun of other people in such a way surely doesn't show love of any kind... except maybe the love of degrading other people. I guess this is the only way people like that can feel secure in their own beliefs, by putting down others who are different. To judge an entire group of people based on belief alone is rather silly. I've never quit understood why people do that other than to stroke their ego's, make them feel superior and hopefully gain trust of others who believe like they do. I guess it's a power struggle, though mainly an internal one, but it seems like they would end up empty and cold with the bitterness and hate they show towards those who are different.
2016-05-22 06:01:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just like God he has no religion. So is Heaven the same for every body. You being Christian gives you no special status . There are no levels as such But for entry into the realm there are 7 levels and most people enter at the first or second level. A rare soul will enter at the 7 level I know of one such soul
2006-11-21 01:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said that those who want to be first will be last, and the last will be
first. One disciple talked about obtaining a "better" resurrection.
Creation is multi-dimensional. Genesis the first chapter says the Firmament,
(Heaven), is between the waters above and below! It's also known
as the Astral plane in other faiths. 2 Corinthians 12.
The levels of spiritual growth put to shame arguments that God lets
people off too easy. We have to go to school up there. And not everybody makes the grade!
Paul described the ascension up the levels when he said, "We are
changed into tthe same image, (spirit), from glory to glory!"
2006-11-21 01:48:11 · answer #5 · answered by THE NEXT LEVEL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 7 levels of hell are a literary tool, and not biblical at all. According to the Book of Enoch and biblical references, there are only two places of imprisonments for lost souls (tartarus, and hell). I have never heard anything about levels in heaven.
God actually gives a description in The Revelation of Jesus Christ of what heaven looks like, with rivers of glass and all. Take a look!
2006-11-21 01:40:24 · answer #6 · answered by Ace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my beliefs there are no "Levels" to heaven.
When we die, most of us will go to purgatory, which is a place to reflect and understand the Love of God. Purgatory is NOT hell, but a time of Cleansing for our Soul.
We cannot enter heaven until we are perfect as a Saint. If we could, heaven would not be a perfect place.
Peace, and God Bless.
You can study this more at:
www.Catholic.com
www.Catholic.org
2006-11-21 01:32:31 · answer #7 · answered by C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no levels in heaven. God does not live on the 7th level apart from His people. He lives among His people showing His love.
2006-11-21 01:29:07 · answer #8 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just one level
2006-11-21 01:27:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One level.
2006-11-21 01:50:56 · answer #10 · answered by tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋