2007-03-14 14:18:26 · 10 answers · asked by SOS 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. I know in my religion we believe that those who are mentally impaired are being spared from what they could have really done had they been of normal capacity. And if someone who is mentally impaired does commit a sin and does not understand that he/she is doing that then yes they are free of it. However, just because someone is mentally impaired doesn't mean they know nothing. It's all based upon intention after all.
2007-03-14 14:24:46 · answer #1 · answered by aali_and_harith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if he was so retarded so as not to know the difference between good and bad yeas he would go to heaven.
2007-03-14 22:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all,calling developmentally disabled people "retarded" is considered offensive.(just thought Id let ya know) In order to enter into the kingdom of heaven we must all become like little children; D.D. people, never left this status; so they are guarenteed heaven. God weighs the heart.
2007-03-14 21:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by Erin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that person would go to heaven, you have to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong to be held accountable.
2007-03-14 21:39:07 · answer #4 · answered by Angelz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are only responsible for what you can understand, so in that respect it wouldn't be a sin. forget about the heaven part for now.
2007-03-14 21:22:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that is exactly what I believe. How can that person be held accountable for their actions if they are unable to determine right from wrong?
God bless,
Stanbo
2007-03-14 21:23:49 · answer #6 · answered by Stanbo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they did know better yes they would go to hell but if they really didn't know better than no they would not. God knows if they knew (redundant I know)
2007-03-14 21:27:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Christians: No, because he did not accept Jesus as his personal savior.
2007-03-14 21:26:20 · answer #8 · answered by gruz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, those with mental impairments and children are not held accountable
2007-03-14 21:21:49 · answer #9 · answered by paj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes for sure....
how could he/she if they didnt know the difference between right and wrong?
2007-03-14 21:20:51 · answer #10 · answered by Loathing 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋