Ok, there are some Christians to who i address this question to. I have heard that you must beleive in Jesus to get into heaven. So, let's say that there is a man. Just a village man. and let's say he's not a christian. In fact, he's never even heard of christianity because he's so far out into the country side. Does that mean he'll go to hell for something that isn't his fault? Or, let's say that there is another man. Say he's the nicest person you've ever met, but he didn't beleive in Christ. Does that mean he'd go to hell even though he was really REALLY kind to others? and last, say that there was ANOTHER man. Say he was cruel. Pretend he was a terrorist...but he beleived in Christ. Does that mean he'd go into heaven? I don't mean to be mean or anything...i am just curious. I need someone to explain please. thanks.
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2006-12-23 11:47:49 · 22 answers · asked by crimson 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
all of you, stop hating. I'm only 13 and i'm only asking. Since when was that a ******* crime?
2006-12-24 02:04:06 · update #1
Crimson, first of all, for a thirteen year old, you should know you have much more insight than most grown adults, and I can see from all of your questions, that you are very mature, so I am going to give you a mature answer for each open question you have.
I am a Christian, Methodist to be exact, and I do believe in a heaven in a hell. I don't believe you have to believe in Jesus to get into heaven though.
As for the first man, I doubt he will go to hell if he's never heard of Christ. Many people haven't experienced the word of God, there fore how can they believe, when they aren't givin the opportunity. Let me ask you a question? Do you think God should punish them for something they don't know? I don't. It would be cruel, and un-christ like.
The second man, I believe will still go to heaven. It doesn't matter who you worship, or if you even worship at all. God still loves you because he made you. We are all his children, and he could never punish his child for believing, or notbelieving in something.
The third man, once again, is a child of God. But, don't forget, God made this thing called forgivness. So of coarse he will be allowed to heaven if he repents for his sins and asks for forgiveness.
Few people will go to hell, if any. God isn't cruel, nor is God ignorant, there fore he won't punish us for things we don't understand, or don't believe in. God gives everyone a second chance too.
You're a bright young girl, although I bet you hate when people call you that, so, you're a very inteligent woman. It shouldn't matter what anyone on here tells you, the only answer you should listen to you, is yours.
2006-12-25 13:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by red92fh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great question and I will be serious, because your question is serious. If someone has never heard the message of Christ, or seen anything that points him to the Lord, then he cannot go to hell. Just like if a baby dies before he or she is old enough to make that decision. It is very true as well that the nicest man in the world without Christ is lost, and needs salvation through Christ. God is holy and He cannot stand in the presence of sin- even when you think you are a good person- no one is perfect. About the terrorist- if he truly is a believer he would stop the killing- if at the end of his life he gave his life to Christ yes He would be in heaven- like the thief on the cross- with Jesus that day, repented and realized that he was not a good person, and Jesus said to him- "today you shall be with me in paradise". When I was a teenager, I was known as the good girl- I thought I would be in heaven for sure because of that- when I realized I would not, and looked through scripture and found Jesus there, I knew nothing good in me could get me to heaven.
2006-12-23 12:31:15 · answer #2 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. If there is good in the heart, the man does not find hell. The one who loves evil and does evil, and proclaims to be a follower of Christ, creates his own self-imposed hell and his penalty will equal the sum of his sin. People do not experience hell unless they have a need to. Hell is not timid, as it starts right here on earth for some.
2006-12-23 14:12:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first man,who never heard of Christianity can go to heaven.....if he was a good man in his life..
The nice one,who didn't believe in Jesus Christ goes to hell,because he is christian,but he chose not to follow Jesus.
The last one (the terrorist) goes to hell,because he is a bad person......but if he realized his fault and repent,then God might forgive him.
2006-12-23 11:59:49 · answer #4 · answered by Gardenia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay, well i have heard if u are an infant, or if u seriously havent heard of God, then you will go to heaven,
but in the end, that is for God to decide. not us.
and sweetheart, u can be the most honest, nice, trustworthy, and all that, but if u dont belive in God, u wont.
and yes, even tho a guy like that has had and lived a horrible life, he wil go to heaven.
but when you are a christian, you have to try and live according to what jesus says
u cant just go around and be horrible, you have to try and be Chirst-like.
i hope you understand now :]
2006-12-23 11:56:35 · answer #5 · answered by candy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the Bible.
People that have not heard about Jesus are under Gods law and saved in a similiar way; salvation by grace through faith.
People that acknowledge Jesus and dont do what he says is not going to be saved.
2006-12-23 12:03:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
O.K. This is a question that has been asked many different ways through the centuries. The truth is, we will find out at the end. The Bible is not specific about every scenario. The truth that it relates is this. Believing that Jesus Christ is the Son of God revealled in the flesh of humanity, and also that He died on the cross for our sins, and that He was raised from the dead by the power of God is the requirement by God for a person to be "saved" - that is, rescued from eternal damnation.
There is something about believing this in one's heart that is necessary to receiving the power that a person needs to be saved.
Now as for the guy that never heard about Jesus? I can't say for sure. It may be that he will be given an opportunity to accept Jesus after he dies. But I can't say that for certain, because the Bible doesn't indicate that. If his blood falls on anyone, it would have to be the church, because we are given the charge from God to tell every person the good news of Jesus.
Revelation 20 says that the people who have not received salvation in Christ will be resurrected separately from the righteous ones (those who have accepted Jesus' sacrifice throught faith), and then they will be judged out of the books that contain the records of all that they did in this life. They will be cast into the Lake of Fire because they were determined to be unrighteous before God in their sins.
"Nice" doesn't really hold much value with God, if their is ultimate rejection of His Son Jesus Christ. God wants us to love one another with the same love that He loves us with, and that results in "nice" behavior, but being nice and doing good in themselves does not pay for anyone's sins. For all have sinned and fallen short of God's glory. Jesus came to earth to die on the cross because our doing good on our own is completely insufficient to pay for the sins that we have done. We all need His sacrifice.
The cruel man you described would have to exchange all of his sins for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This would require a change of heart, and that would be evidenced by a changed life. In other words, after accepting Jesus, God would come to live in his heart and he would not want to kill people anymore. He would make an effort to do whatever God wants him to do with his life from then on.
2006-12-23 12:18:31 · answer #7 · answered by firebyknight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So many people search for meaning in this life. I would imagine that the God I believe in would allow the kind man who does not share a common religion a ticket into heaven. As for the terrible man who believes in Christ, but is abusive to his fellow man....I beg forgiveness for him. Obviously he doesn't believe or he would not act that way. Just remember Crimson, people are people. You are going to find good and bad in church, just as on the streets. I wish you triumph in your search. It is a personal relationship God desires, not cookie cutter religion. Merry Christmas. Nana
2006-12-23 11:53:23 · answer #8 · answered by nanawnuts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have wondered this before....like how did the Native Americans ever have a chance to go to Heaven....without knowing Christ or God....this is what i was told....By the Grace of God....if you lived without knowing of God or Christ....and you lived a good life...like with morals and honor and respect....then by Gods Grace you could be saved.....
2006-12-23 11:54:58 · answer #9 · answered by Triton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is NO because he had not heard about God knows his heart
NO Because God is his judge maybe he did not get the right opportunities in life.
There is no hell only outer darkness
No he will probably not go to heaven because as God says faith without works is dead (because he killed Innocent people ) stateing he had belif but did not act apon it.
I feel he might go to outer darkness.where he is cut off from God.
2006-12-23 11:57:28 · answer #10 · answered by dianehaggart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋