All the time I read answers saying:
"Somebody who grew up in the jungle and has never heard about Jesus, will of course go to Heaven! God is just!"
"Aborted fetuses go to heaven, even if they never had the chance to hear the Gospels"
Etc, etc.
In short: the only people that go to Hell are the ones that heard about Jesus and rejected Him. People who have never heard about Jesus don't go to Hell.
Therefore: isn't it pure evil to preach about Jesus? It's forcing people into a choice. If you never had given that person that choice, that person would for sure go to Heaven.
2007-05-27 15:22:17 · 20 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I've mentioned that before.
Theoretically, the best thing Christians could do is not say anything, given the premise that those who aren't exposed to Christianity's message get a free pass into heaven.
2007-05-27 15:26:17 · answer #1 · answered by Lunarsight 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Actually, I think it says somewhere, if you don't accept the Messiah, you will not go to Heaven, even if you never knew. I suppose.
My opinion however is that on Judgement Day you will be able to have that choice then, especially if you never had the opportunity here.
He is unwilling that any should perish. Why would He not give them a chance. No doubt though when you see Him, you would not deny Him. There's always hope for any unsaved soul. It's only good to get saved now so you can live fully with all the gifts that He gives and all the love you give back.
2007-05-27 22:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by Shiverbane 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In short, the only people that go to Hell are the ones that violate the law of love that Jesus preached, whether they have heard of Jesus or not. Those who reject Him by rejecting his message of forgiveness are bound to be unforgiven for their own indiscretions. Those who forgive others and seek peace by showing love for their fellow mankind will find forgiveness in the afterlife. This is the crux of what Jesus preached. Do you suppose that it is "evil" to preach this message? It is now then a matter of conscience. Assuming that each individual has a conscience which must be reconciled, the message of Jesus is universal and each person will be judged by their own conscience whether or not they have heard the message of Jesus; it is in their heart to know it and either accept it and forgive or else reject it by rationalizing their animosity for others.
Jesus said, "Condemn not for by whatever standard you condemn another, you condemn yourself."
Is this not common sense?
2007-05-28 21:47:52 · answer #3 · answered by TheNewCreationist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says that everyone will have the chance to hear about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Even if it is not acknowledged everyone will hear about it. It is not evil to preach because it is the persons choice whether or not they want to accept it. We are basically giving the person a choice to love in eternal bliss or eternal condemnation.
2007-05-27 22:28:57 · answer #4 · answered by salvarez0718 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. The thing is jesus said he was the only way to heaven; christians who tell you otherwise just can't handle the fact that god is not fair. Aborted fetuses go to hell, or jesus is a LIAR.
2007-05-27 22:29:45 · answer #5 · answered by eldad9 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Exactly. Moreover, why didn't God make us ALL believers and NOT give us 'free will'? I prefer to live like a robot and end up in eternal heaven rather than having free will and burn in hell forever. If Jesus really loves everyone, then EVERYONE MUST go to heaven with their free will (Even if they rejected him, like me & you) OR He makes us all Christians whether we like it or not, and end up in heaven.
2007-05-27 22:30:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Kinda makes a contradiction to preach yet if you do you will be sending more ppl to hell, i love all the contradictions in the Bible, that's what makes it true!
2007-05-27 22:28:53 · answer #7 · answered by Mega 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
LOL. No. It is God's will that we know about Him and His will for us. And this relationship is a pleasure to us when when get to know what God is about. I would not want to miss out this relationship here. I would not want only eternity.
2007-05-27 22:30:48 · answer #8 · answered by Ulrika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who have never heard would never listen and so repent. God provides the gospel to those who have ears to hear.
2007-05-27 22:29:46 · answer #9 · answered by Daniel P 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hmm. This makes me think. What if I had an accident, and the part of my brain that remembers Jesus was obliterated?
Where's my hammer?
2007-05-27 22:26:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋