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I was talking to my fiancee the other day and she had a twin sister who died at birth. She wanted to know if a baby died right after birth what would happen to the baby? Many people say that the baby would in fact go to heaven because of Romans 7:7-13 others say that since babies are born into sin and have not been saved then they don't know...

But what would you think and please be respectful because if someone close to you in your life died you wouldn't want people being sarcastic or rude so please be respectful =) Thanks

2007-04-09 07:00:17 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

23 answers

Babies go directly to heaven when they die, because they aren't old enough to know they are sinners.

I quote you first Matthew 19:14: But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

Then in the Old Testament, there's a story of when King David's new born baby died. While the baby was sick, King David fasted and prayed for healing. Nevertheless, the baby ended up dying. When he became aware of this, he went on with life as usual. His household seeing this as peculiar behavior asked him about it, to which he replied (2 Samuel 12: 22 And he said, “While the child was alive, I fasted and wept; for I said, ‘Who can tell whether the LORD will be gracious to me, that the child may live?’ 23 But now he is dead; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.”

"I shall go to him!" Where did David go? To heaven!

There should be no doubt in your mind that all babies go to heaven when they die. May God comfort you in your loss.

2007-04-09 07:12:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3 0

Unfortunately there is not a scripture that directly speaks to this. If a baby is born in sin that does not mean that the child is sinful or has committed any sin. The Jews used "the age of accountability" to determine when a child was ready to be responsible. Some denominations baptize a baby as soon as possible "just in case" they die before they are old enough to make a decision about right and wrong. This may mislead some into think that a baby that has died will go to hell automatically. There is no scripture to support such a belief. God does not allow one into heaven because they have been baptized-this is serious error. Since a baby is not old enough to be able to reason right from wrong-they must be considered innocent and therefore not destined to hell. The Bible tells us that God is compassionate and loving. What justice can God derive from punishing an innocent baby. God loves children. Read Mark 10:13-16, it looks to me as though God has a special place in His heart for children (and babies).

2007-04-09 07:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by DATA DROID 4 · 0 0

Isn't it interesting how many people have the same circumstances...and so many of them just happen to end up on YA R&A expressing the same question in almost the exact same way.... Hmmmm!

but...to answer the question in a Christian Way I will state that... There is debate among those of The True Christian Faith and to the saving of the unborn and very young... I take the stand that those who have not reached the Age of Accountability do indeed go to Heaven... but this is not specificaly stated in The Bible... nor is the other side of the issue... my conclusion is based on knowing God's Love and Mercy... This is shown throughout The Bible... I do not believe God condemns those incapable of knowing what sin or repentance are.

2007-04-09 07:11:07 · answer #3 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 0 0

I know that there is a reference in the Bible that says that sin is after they receive knowledge of the fact.

Think in terms of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden. The first sin came about when the person received the knowledge of good and evil. Can a baby understand that concept???

So, I think that those who are truly innocent won't be punished by God. He knows our hearts and our intentions. So, it's not the rule breaking that causes the sin, it's the intent behind it.

A good analogy is when a person kills someone accidentally. They truly did not mean to do it in their heart, they are innocent. But if they did it out of thoughtlessness or deliberately did it, then they are guilty. God knows the differences in our hearts and lives. Unfortunately, in our court of law, we don't have that capability, we can only judge a person based on the physical evidence.

That's why repenting of sin is not just an "oops, I'm sorry God, forgive me." It's a heartfelt remorse and turning away.

So, I think her twin sister will be waiting for her in heaven someday!!

2007-04-09 07:06:57 · answer #4 · answered by Searcher 7 · 1 0

It depends on what kind of Christianity I suppose. I have some friends who are Christian and they all differ between heaven, limbo, nowhere etc. Personally I don't think God is the kind of person who would condemn a child.

My belief is that the baby, or any child would go to heaven.

I'm sorry for the loss, that is hard.

2007-04-09 07:07:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Since God has not revealed this information to us, we can only speculate based on what God has revealed about His love and mercy. There are only two eternal places of existence, heaven and hell. Although we cannot say for certain what the eternal fate is of children who die immediately after, or before birth, it seems unthinkable that such innocent little ones would be handed over to Satan to spend eternity with him in hell. Therefore, heaven seems the only reasonable option. Exactly how God saves such children is something He knows and we don't know. But it seems certain He does save them somehow.
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2007-04-09 07:07:13 · answer #6 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 1 1

I think when people say babies are born into sin, they're talking about original sin. This "sin" is actually two things:

1. the sin of the world (the baby is born into a world inundated with sin)
2. a state of sin (the fallen state of human nature due to the sin of Adam).

The Catechism of the Catholic Church says the following about original sin:

[par. 404]
"...original sin is called 'sin' only in an analogical sense: it is a sin "contracted" and not "committed" - a state and not an act."

[par. 405]
"Although it is proper to each individual, original sin does not have the character of a personal fault in any of Adam's descendants. It is a deprivation of original holiness and justice, but human nature has not been totally corrupted: it is wounded in the natural powers proper to it, subject to ignorance, suffering and the dominion of death, and inclined to sin - an inclination to evil that is called 'concupiscence'. Baptism, by imparting the life of Christ's grace, erases original sin and turns a man back towards God, but the consequences for nature, weakened and inclined to evil, persist in man and summon him to spiritual battle."

So, babies, though subject to death and concupiscence, are born free from personal sin, being unable to exercise their freedom to choose between good and evil due to their undeveloped intellect.

Nonetheless, original sin is called "the death of the soul" and "because of this certainty of faith, the Church baptizes for the remission of sins even tiny infants who have not committed personal sin." (Par. 403)

So what about infants who die without being baptized? The Church says it doesn't know and entrusts them to the mercy of God:

[Par. 1261]
"As regards children who have died without Baptism, the Church can only entrust them to the mercy of God, as she does in her funeral rites for them. Indeed, the great mercy of God who desires that all men should be saved, and Jesus' tenderness toward children which caused him to say: 'Let the children come to me, do not hinder them,' allow us to hope that there is a way of salvation for children who have died without Baptism. All the more urgent is the Church's call not to prevent little children coming to Christ through the gift of holy Baptism."

So it all comes down to this: If the baby was baptized, she is certainly in heaven. If the baby wasn't, then where she is now depends on the mercy of God. Which I think is pretty reliable.

Therefore, I think your fiancee's twin sister is in heaven.

2007-04-09 07:35:21 · answer #7 · answered by Pheelyp 2 · 0 0

The babies go to Heaven and grow up in Heaven. When she crosses over, she will see her sister and know who she is.

2007-04-09 07:06:29 · answer #8 · answered by 1sweet lady 4 · 1 0

Catholics believe in original sin, but we do not believe that a new born or aborted baby will go to hell.

It is a deep theological question, if you are interested in what Catholics believe, I suggest you look here:

www.Catholic.com

That is better than me attempting an explanation and taking the chance of mis-stating something.

Peace be with you, your fiancee, and their whole family.

2007-04-09 07:05:47 · answer #9 · answered by C 7 · 1 1

While it is hard to be dogmatic, I really believe that the Romans 7 text implies that babies who die will go to Heaven. Also the text about King David's dead baby. He said: "I will go to him, but he will not come to me" (paraphrasing form memory). But he seemed to have confidence that his ba by was with the Lord.

2007-04-09 07:04:59 · answer #10 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 2 0

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