This question is going to be raised a lot in the coming days and weeks.
What do you think only as a Christian?
Yes, all those non-Christians have their comments and we already know what you think of God and faith, so if you’re answering, it is only for point gaming, not that you have anything new to say.
There seems to be many answers.
It can be said he would not have asked for Salvation in Christ, because he was Muslim, so what does that say for all Muslims, as well as other non-Christian beliefs? Are they all going to hell or non-existence?
If not, does that mean non-Christians can gain Salvation? But, if they can, than does that mean that Saddam can?
We have a Catch-22.
Finally, since Christ couldn't go to heaven until after he was resurrected, what does that say for everyone else?
Does everyone, except Christ, get a direct ticket, or do they wait until the resurrection?
2006-12-31 07:57:54 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If it is simply betweeen him and God, does that mean it does not matter what one is or what they did?
2006-12-31 08:04:06 · update #1
Any assumption of Saddam's destination after his death is nothing more than speculation.
The Bible does say that there will be those that get salvation even though they were not 'Christians'.
2006-12-31 08:00:18 · answer #1 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We won't know because we don't know his heart, but based upon his words at the end, he will not, because he denied Christ.
Here are your points...
"It can be said he would not have asked for Salvation in Christ, because he was Muslim, so what does that say for all Muslims, as well as other non-Christian beliefs? Are they all going to hell or non-existence?"
They are all going to hell.
"If not, does that mean non-Christians can gain Salvation? But, if they can, than does that mean that Saddam can?"
They cannot.
"We have a Catch-22."
No, we don't.
"Finally, since Christ couldn't go to heaven until after he was resurrected, what does that say for everyone else?
Does everyone, except Christ, get a direct ticket, or do they wait until the resurrection?"
This statement is wrong. He was in heaven at the beginning. He didn't ascend to heaven during his human years, but that doesn't mean he couldn't.
2006-12-31 16:07:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian, I'd have to say, "No, Saddam has not gone ot heaven." But probably not for the reasons you think.
Saddam was clutching a copy of the Qu'ran on the gallows.
His belief in Allah was unquestioned.
Many Muslims will tell you that Allah and God are one and the same. But if that were true, then the Qu'ran would reflect the teachings of the Bible since Islam decalres that they are God's word.
But obviously, the Qu'ran does not agree with the Old Testament, or the New Testament either. While they are in agreement with one another, the Qu'ran takes a horrifying tangential turn.
Therefore, Saddam believes in the different god from the God of the Bible. There is salvation only in Christ.
2006-12-31 16:10:05 · answer #3 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If Saddam excepted Christ as his savior and meant it hes going to heaven.
I doubt he did though, he was a very stubborn defiant man.
Jesus said I am the way the truth and the life and NO man commonth unto the father but by me.
If a person is saved and the rapture occurs there body will change in the air if they were still alive. If the die and go to heaven (their spirit), when the rapture occurs their body will change in the air.
The bible says absent from the body present with the lord, the only thing that is in a sleep is the body.
2006-12-31 16:19:18 · answer #4 · answered by singularvision 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the light, and no man comes unto the Father but through me." I believe he was the son of God, and I believe what he said. Now everyone is entitled to their beliefs so call me closed minded if ya want, but the fact is I am either right or wrong. If I am wrong, I haven't really lost anything much, but if I am right, then it stands true no matter what you think or believe about it. So in short, unless he accepted Christ, which I doubt, he will go to hell.
2006-12-31 16:08:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow lots of questions and I'm going to answer then! I could be reading right now but no. So I will. What happens to Saddam Hussein is unknown to me. Why do you think I know what happened to Elvis?
All other people having different faiths where will they go? Do I look like God? Also if they are true to their faith then I would like them too.
Yes well hopefully
Last question I am not sure because I AM NOT DEAD.
2006-12-31 16:05:16 · answer #6 · answered by Cindy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is yes, but there are some contingencies to deal with. First, his love of sin must be eradicated from his thought (on earth he showed the world that this was embedded in his heart deeply). Second, he is now paying off the last farthing. In terms of how many human years of bondage to birth, sickness, sin, disease, and the death cycle that this will take him to come out of, only divine Love knows. Some will say that he is in hell, and to him it will be just as real as hell can be, just as this life is real to us on earth now. But we must remember that God is infinite and He is Love, and so in Him all is good, and a true hell created by Love is not present in Him. Why or how could it be?
2006-12-31 17:34:25 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great question. His last words were, "God is great, there is only one God." My belief is yes. I never bought the God Fearing thing...the Bible was written by men people. Going to heaven is natural, meaning it just happens. How on Earth can rich fat americans sitting in their fancy homes dare say the only way is through Christ and through holding the Bible when 99.9% of the people who have lived on this Earth thus far never had access? God!
2006-12-31 16:19:43 · answer #8 · answered by Bud Just A Man 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he were going to be allowed in, and that's a huge if, he would have to wait for the second coming of the lord at which point he will be judged by Jesus himself. If he made peace with God and accepted Jesus as hi savior then anything is possible. Only God knows what was truly in his heart during the final days and minutes so for me to make any kind of leap of logic as to where he will be staying in the afterlife would be an egregious error on my part. All I can say is it is lucky for him I am not going to be the one to judge.
2006-12-31 16:05:33 · answer #9 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only way to the Father is through the son, nomatter how you look at it or what religion you believe in. God says religion will no longer exsist in the world here after. So, based on that knowledge I would have to say it's between him and God. I don't know if he prayed a repentence prayer. I don't know his heart or what was in it, only God does. So, I guess I will see when I get to Heaven.
2006-12-31 16:06:59 · answer #10 · answered by Stacey B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no Catch-22.
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes unto the father except through Him.
Everyone else will wait over a thousand years to be raised and judged at the Great White Throne of judgment.
At the Great White Throne of judgment, those whose works are evil will be thrown into the lake of fire.
MHO, Saddam will not make it to heaven now, or later.
grace2u
2006-12-31 16:08:12 · answer #11 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋