Hypothetical:
You are a Christian. You live a wonderful life with your Christian spouse before illness sends you to heaven and to paradise. Some time later, you learn that your spouse was devastated by losing you and fell away from the faith. She/he died and was sent to hell.
Now, God cannot bring them to heaven to be with you, because God cannot tolerate sin in his presence. You, however, are given a choice: You may choose to stay in heaven with God or you can choose to join your spouse in hell in order to share in their torment.
Which would you choose?
(And, yeah, I know it doesn't "work that way" - that's what makes it _hypothetical_.)
Would you remain in paradise, knowing that your spouse was suffering alone, or would you choose to be at their side so that they wouldn't be alone, even if it meant an eternity of pain?
2007-05-27 13:57:32 · 47 answers · asked by Aeryn Whitley 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Could I enjoy Heaven knowing that my husband was in hell? No. It would stop being Heaven. I'd take Hell.
Good question.
2007-05-27 14:25:20 · answer #1 · answered by shakalahar 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
As long as this is a hypothetical question. My answer would be according to the scriptures. Since I am a Christian; and you mentioned my "Christian spouse" then according to scripture, she would not be in hell, even if she fell away from the faith. In John 10:28 we see a promise from Jesus himself that no sheep will perish, and no one can take that away. Those who have accepted Christ as Lord and Savior will not go to hell. But hypothetically, lets say that my hypothetical "Christian spouse" wasn't really a christian. and she did die and go to hell, and I went to paradise. then hypothetically she would be in hell and I would be in Heaven. I couldn't leave even if I wanted to. And in Heaven she wouldn't be my wife. Mark 12:24-25. Jesus cleared that up with the religous leaders of his day. I would also choose to stay in Heaven because when I got there and found out the truth of my spouse on earth, I would probably be sad, but that would be changed according to Revelations 21:4, and I wouldn't remember that sorrow any more. Hypothetically!!
2007-05-27 14:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by Whitehorse 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If my spouse fell away from faith that easily, then I'd say she was probably never saved in the first place. But to answer your question. I would choose to stay with God. God faces that same situation, he loves all of us, but he has to send some away. Being in heaven with God is going to be so wonderful, you would not want to be anywhere else even for a nano second.
2007-05-27 14:09:28 · answer #3 · answered by TJ 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If the god in heaven is that picky about faith I think I'd rather be in hell to begin with. No way am I going to spend eternity with a god who would damn someone for not believing in him so yes I would choose hell.
2007-05-27 14:27:27 · answer #4 · answered by MoonWater 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Are they in anguish at the same time in utero? If so, I might abort. The analysis MIGHT be fallacious, however I'm now not going to threat my youngster being in anguish for a moderate moderate threat that a physician gave the fallacious analysis. If I knew the youngster wasn't in anguish in utero, however might be for the duration of their existence, I might abort. That's now not a well existence. However in the event that they WEREN'T going to be in anguish, simply might best are living 4 years I might deliver delivery to that youngster and make the ones the nice 4 years this planet has ever noticeable.
2016-09-05 13:59:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would pick to be in Heaven because after you are sent there everyone is you brother or sister in Christ so I wouldnt feel like I lost my spouse but a brother. And speaking hypothetically, I would still choose to stay in Heaven because God loved me sooo much he sent his only Son to die in a world full of sinners. And Jesus loved me so much he actually did it. Nobody else could love me that much no matter who they were.And you should also ask yourself..would your spouse do the same for you?
2007-05-27 14:10:11 · answer #6 · answered by salvarez0718 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
My wife was a born again believer before I met her, and that is why we are together today. We were on the same page as far as our relationship with God and His Son Jesus.
You are right, it does not work that way; but if it did you can bet that I would not give up my place in heaven to be with someone who fell from the faith.
Many do not believe that you can fall from the faith.
That is a great theological debate.
grace2u
2007-05-27 14:09:30 · answer #7 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would stay in heaven. It is the culmination and completeness of my faith.
Hardships and tribulation causes our faith to be tested. They either make us better, or make us bitter. But the opportunity is there to have our faith deepen and grow.
My hypothetical spouse made his/her choice, and chose death instead of life.
But then, like you said, it does not work that way.
Qualifying your question by the label hypothetical means you're not serious at all. You have used an oxymoron as a question.
2007-05-27 14:08:26 · answer #8 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I hear Heaven is a real good time and all, but I don't think I could properly enjoy it knowing that the woman I loved was in constant pain. I'd choose to face it with her.
Good question.
2007-05-27 14:02:25 · answer #9 · answered by The Lobe 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
The sad thing is that to most people this is a paradox. I personally couldn't answer this question, as my beliefs do not apply to this concept. (I don't believe a specific faith will get a person into heaven) I guess the best answer i would have would be to ask god to decide for me, because he is all knowing, and would know the solution to the problem.
2007-05-27 14:06:47 · answer #10 · answered by Wise_Guy_57 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋