Bible said anybody who does't know Jesus will burn in Hell
2007-01-20 14:38:31 · 28 answers · asked by saegiie 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You are greatly mistaken. There are probably more true Christians in China today than there are in the United States, and they are generally much more zealous for sharing their faith than Americans.
If you were really concerned, why don't you lift a finger and do something about it?
2007-01-20 14:44:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This answer has two parts.
First, consider that there are a lot of different points of view about what the Bible really means. Take another look at the passages that are quoted to support the view that those who don't know Jesus spend eternity in hell. Is it possible they might mean something less drastic?
Second, if God is the loving Father Jesus taught about, would He not love all humans equally? Would He not want everyone to spend eternal life in joy and happiness? It seems to me that God does not condemn us; we condemn ourselves in the sense that we chose to turn away from God. Those compassionate people who understand God differently than Christians are not necessarily rejecting God or Jesus. St. Paul says we now see as through a glass darkly. When the veil is lifted from the eyes of Asians, or anyone, for that matter, in the afterlife, surely they would gladly embrace God in the person of Jesus. It seems to me that people reveal their character in the choices that they make, both in their earthly life and in the afterlife. Good people will make good choices and God will honor that.
2007-01-20 23:20:21 · answer #2 · answered by Joseph F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible doesn't say that if you don't know Jesus you go to hell, it says that Jesus is the way to the Father. If someone lives in a remote place that never heard of Jesus, well, I would rather be that person, than someone in North American who hears the gospel repeatedly and refuse this free gift. Beside the gospel message is in China, somewhat. That is why Christians support many overseas ministries to help folks get the good news.
2007-01-20 22:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by angel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason everyone else. Some people are so eager to follow a religion and to do things like they have been always doing that they do not seek the truth anymore.
Think about Jews. They believed in God of Abraham but they were so busy with their traditions that they did not see that they had Messiah among them.
Hebrews 11:6 say that everyone who will seek Him, will find Him. We are going to be judged by how much information we have available.
2007-01-20 22:54:23 · answer #4 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God does not "allow" it as you say, except to give the people what they demand from Him; freedom to choose what they want to believe in.
Hell is the fair and just result of their choice to deny Jesus Christ.
God warns all of mankind.
Some heed the warning, and others choose take their chances.
Many in China and India HAVE heard the Gospel and responded to it by following Jesus Christ. Christians in those countries (and other countries) are heavily persecuted for their faith.
God is fair and just.
2007-01-20 22:44:15 · answer #5 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you took a poll, it would tell you what people believe, but I do not know if God has ever answered this question directly. Jesus never spoke of Hell.
Here is what the various religions are reported to say:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell
I do believe that war is hell. That much is true.
2007-01-20 22:55:25 · answer #6 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are trying to think of this in terms of human fairness almost like its an equal opportunity issue
interesting ... you did not ask why does God forgive anyone and let anyone in heaven?
God owes everyone judgement we all sinned... if He extends mercy to some... that is his choice
it's called grace ...
you also might have some misconceptions... there are probably more Christians in Africa and China than in America
2007-01-20 22:46:34 · answer #7 · answered by whirlingmerc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peace be with you,
A beleiver in GOD will beleive in all the Prophets as we Muslims do. We do not deny any of them...Adam, Abraham, Moses, Noah, Jesus, Mohammed and so many more (peace be upon them all).
He gave those people a choice too. It's you choice to accept him as you know the consenquences.
To those born before Jesus (peace be upon him) they had Prophets from their time and should have accpeted them as GODs Prophets the same way.
Peace,
http://www.muslimconverts.com
http://www.jesuswillreturn.com
http://www.islamicity.com/quransearch
2007-01-20 22:43:58 · answer #8 · answered by mergirlprincess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is why the Bible tells us to go out into the world to preach the Gospel, when everbody hears about Jesus, Then they will have a choice to submitt or reject him. Then there will be judgement day upon death..........Its all in the Bible.....
2007-01-20 22:47:35 · answer #9 · answered by music man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not? He's got missionaries there.
If one Christian discipled one new Christian to be a soul-winner in one year. If he did one a year and each of them did one a year, you know how that pans out. You'd have over one billion people saved in 30 years: less than one person's lifetime.
People are going to hell right now, every day. He's appointed fishers of men.
Now what is it that you don't understand?
2007-01-20 22:46:01 · answer #10 · answered by Brother Andrew 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋