2007-04-29 04:35:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Which set of believers
2007-04-29 04:44:29 · answer #1 · answered by Freethinking Liberal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Jerusalem is heavenly, not earthly, for it comes "DOWN FROM heaven." (Revelation 21:10) So this city is NOT one created by men and consisting of literal streets and buildings constructed in the Middle East on the site of the ancient city of Jerusalem, which was destroyed in 70 C.E. The New Jerusalem, together with Christ on his throne in this symbolic city, constitues the "new heavens" that rule over the New Earth which is the global human society on earth. That the New Jerusalem is indeed a heavenly city is further supported by the vision that John beheld. Only a symbolic city could have the dimenions and splender of New Jerusalem. No human-made city could ever reach that far into "outer space." See Revelation 21: 12-21.
2007-04-29 11:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by sweet cheeks 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why isn't the New Jerusalem not exclusive like the old one?
2007-04-29 11:38:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jerusalem is for believers. It is sacred to Christians, Muslims, and Jews.
2007-04-29 11:39:42 · answer #4 · answered by Chery 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Israel believes that all religions should have access to all holy sites.
Jews and Xtians and Muslims alike have the right to access Jewish and Xtian holy sites (Islamic holy sites are controlled by Muslims and therefore no Jews or Xtians can visit them).
This "New Jerusalem" thing is a load of ****
2007-04-29 12:03:19 · answer #5 · answered by LadySuri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Believers of what? The city is of central importance to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. If they excluded people, they would be dragged in front of a human rights court (as they are presently) for offering unequal access to UNESCO designated historical sites.
2007-04-29 11:38:32 · answer #6 · answered by Chris 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋