I mean the ones that claim to be Christians, yet hardly follow the teachings of Christ. They don't seem to love thy neighbor, they don't turn they other cheek, and they want to ostracize anyone who disagrees with them.
It seems as if they speak hypocrisy - and I don't think Jesus was into hypocrisy.
2007-05-25 03:45:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
After reading the many responses to your question before responding myself, I am reminded at just how mislead we has sentient beings really are. For all of our technological advancements, the belief held by so many that there is a physical heaven (and hell) as a reward to be invested in is utterly ludicrous.
In a simpler time people could be expected to relate to a "black and white" moral code (like the bible's teaching). But to seriously think that human interaction and social justice can still be framed as an either-or model is simply farcical.
Right and Wrong are simply polar opposites on a continuum. Therefore, nothing is ever wholly one or the other. It is only the perspective of the judgement that renders it so.
I personally know many Christians that are very good people and IF there was a heaven would have every right to expect to "go" there. I also know many Muslims, and buddists that are equally worthy. However, it is my knowledge of people that do NOT subscribe to any faith at all AND who are very good people. For all intents and purposes, they too would be welcome into the Kingdom of God. The catch with many religions is to deceive you into believing that THEIR way is the right way. For example, for Christians, being good is not enough to get into heaven. One ALSO has to accept J.C. as a personal savior.
This is unfortunate because it produces people and cultures that prey upon the weak and vulnerable.
All people have the potential to do and be "good". But of course, Good and Bad are also on their own continuum. But that's a topic for another question.
2007-05-25 06:03:19 · answer #1 · answered by Engineer Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even you will not say so, God know what he is doing. He know that a certain Christian can not just enter heaven. And do not comment on things which you do not know. As if you are teaching God of what to do. He know everything what is being done unto this world.
Remember that our God is knowlegeable than you are,more intelligent than humans.
Without any bad comments against Jesus Christ, why not ask this way? -Can all christians go to heaven? what do you think?
Ask diplomatic questions in order to have no enemies or in order that Christians will not be hurt. OK?
jtm
2007-05-25 03:58:00 · answer #2 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tell you what, why do you have to question God? Nobody should ever judge his word. It is not the easiest life to live, but you will rejoice when its YOUR TIME. Everybody will be judged at the gates. The people who said they are Christians, but are just "Sunday Christians" will burn in Hell for eternity. But for those, who are TRUE CHRISTIANS, will rejoice in the PROMISE LAND. If I was you, I would find another question to ask, such as HOW CAN I GET TO HEAVEN? You need to get everything straight before criticizing people who really do try. I will pray for you so that you will find it in your heart to let Jesus in it, and God Bless You.
PS Anybody who doesnt believe in God,,,, or that Jesus Christ died for our sins, then you better have a reality check in life, because OUR TIME is comming, and why take that chance to burn forever? Please PRAY.
2007-05-25 04:39:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if they are a good person and do God's wishes for us to other people. Before I just claimed I was a christian but I wasn't all that strong. I loved God and did stuff that would please him but it wasn't to please him. Before I really became a christian I just did it because that's how I was raised. I believe I still woud have gone to heaven then. Believeing in God doesn't make you a christian. Those who don't love thy neighbor and stuff are just faking so that other people will look on the outside and think they're a good person.
2007-05-25 04:05:23 · answer #4 · answered by FML 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not in a word, but in a belief.all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. there will be people in heaven that may have not been the best Christian and they'll be people in hell, that all they did was play church. just because you are a Christain doesn't mean you don't make mistakes (we not PERFECT.) If they are truly a child of God then you will know them by their actions. But we have bad days too.
2007-05-25 03:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by soulsista 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are not the ones to judge those people, but their time will come at the gates and St. Peter will give them their fate. I agree though, there are alot of "sunday christians" that do what they want throughout the week and then usher on sundays.....it's dissapointing.
2007-05-25 03:53:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Confusion isn't of God, as a bring about case you're perplexed that's through listening to guy and not the Spirit of God. Heaven is a real place! Hell is a real place! It relies upon on guy/woman the place they opt to spend eternity. The notice of God (the Bible as all of us comprehend it) tells us the only thank you to the father is thru His Son. meaning precisely what? meaning that if we've self assurance upon the call of Jesus (Immanuel) we are saved. whether, we'd desire to admit this in public with our very own mouth. devil believes in God! yet, he does not have self assurance upon the call of Jesus. as a result, devil would be solid to the pit of hell alongside with all those that have not got self assurance upon the call of Jesus. you may desire to ask, what approximately those from the old testomony. they had to have self assurance upon God the father, reason Christ Jesus replaced into no longer yet born. Christ Jesus is God in the flesh! many do no longer comprehend the way God is the author, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. purely like i'm a daughter, sister, and aunt. 3 varieties yet one individual! same with God... the father, the Son, the Holy Spirit (Comforter). Heaven is for all who have self assurance in the Godhead... as you hit upon in the two the Bible and the Torrah...... in Genesis a million we see all 3 varieties of God present day. He tells in financial disaster 9 "...enable us to make guy in OUR image"..... The call "Christian" did no longer happen till after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Its a call for people who have self assurance and persist with Jesus Christ. Catholics are Christian, even nevertheless a number of them might say they do no longer look to be Christian. Mormons are Christian, even nevertheless their call is Mormon. Jeovah Witness are Christian, even nevertheless they are talked approximately as through their doctrine call. in case you're a believer in the residing God... you're sure for heaven. in case you think or persist with somebody or element different than God the father/Son/Holy Spirit you're sure for hell. era!!! some won't agree, yet that's ok.
2016-11-05 08:39:00 · answer #7 · answered by herrick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its nothing about what i think its whats god want i mean if u right and believe in god its good and if u don't do any thing bad or hurt people maybe god will give u the right way in this life 2be in heaven after we die but u must do all your best 2find the right way search your hart and soul and i hope u can get the right way
2007-05-25 03:53:55 · answer #8 · answered by lee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the bible is true, and they don't follow it, then they are just as screwed as the rest of us.
If it's not, then they are still guilty of hypocrisy and intolerance.
Either way they are evil people.
2007-05-25 03:50:02 · answer #9 · answered by Joe M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't blame the teaching or the religion. It always us thinking God loves us very much n at the end we always b 4given 4 our wrong doings.
2007-05-25 03:56:50 · answer #10 · answered by rly k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋