After all, there is no doubt in your minds that I will burn for not being Christian.
And despite the lack of any scripture to support you, you all seem to believe your god will keep my son in heaven.
(and yes, I've read the quotes given to previous questions, none of those quotes say that a non-christian child goes to heaven).
So not only do you disrespect my beliefs about what happens to my son and I, but you tell me I must convert to Christianity if I am to ever hope to see my son again.
Does this sound better to you than telling me your god will burn both my son and I?
2007-06-06 03:57:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Does your god hold children as ransom to force their parents to convert?
2007-06-06 03:59:29 · update #1
On the loss of your son, as with my own loss, I like Matthew 19:14
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
You've said a number of times that there is a lack of scripture to support the view as shown in the verse above. The verse above is quite a bit.
The verse above doesn't say if the children are Christian or not. There is a reason that it doesn't, and that reason is that Christ opens his arms for the Innocent. It clears speaks directly to your concern about your son.
There is a clear difference between a 5 year old understanding of scripture, and yours. Do you really think that you and your son need to be held to the same standard? And why do you think this?
2007-06-06 04:11:37 · answer #1 · answered by super Bobo 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
"And despite the lack of any scripture to support you, you all seem to believe your god will keep my son in heaven."
First you say that God will keep your son in Heaven against your will, then you say that nobody has said that a non-Christian child will go to Heaven. Orion, I think you're hurting and lashing out at anyone that says something you disagree with.
Why would you envy your son the peace, beauty, and joy of Heaven? I would think that would make you long to join him even more. I know that the thought of being with the many friends and family members that've passed on is making me look forward to Heaven even more, the older I get.
"(and yes, I've read the quotes given to previous questions, none of those quotes say that a non-christian child goes to heaven)."
Then you obviously didn't read my answer to your questions. I have repeatedly said that no child goes to Hell because they are too young to be held accountable. Your son is in Heaven with Jesus, and he is loved and treasured far beyond anything you can begin to imagine. Nothing can ever hurt him again, no cruel words can harm him, and he is safe in the arms of the Lord. If there is a way to make my Christian beliefs any clearer to you, I'm at a loss to know how.
I *do* think that you need to deal with your bitterness and anger before they can hurt you physically, mentally, emotionally, and yes, spiritually. If you ever want to talk, I'll be there to listen and help any way that I can.
2007-06-06 06:54:00 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear about your son. Outliving your children hurts no matter what religion you are.
As for your Son why would anyone on here try to suppose what will happen to him after death since I'm assuming most of the people on here will know next to nothing about him or his beliefs and even if they did whats to say he was right in believing what he did....
Although they may just be trying to offer you some comfort even if it isn't of your particular persuasion. Even people from religions you don't agree with do sometimes have a heart.
2007-06-06 15:22:09 · answer #3 · answered by chimerauk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pagan coaching. The be conscious Hell became under no circumstances interior the unique text textile of the Holy Scriptures. The words used have been in Hebrew and Greek, Sheol and Hades. the two those words recommend, 'mankind's easy grave'. keep in mind whilst Lazarus died? He became lifeless for 4 days, could have been getting fairly ripe does no longer you're saying? Jesus extra him back from the lifeless and did he ever say he became in Heaven? He under no circumstances pronounced a be conscious approximately it. If he became, that could have been very cruel, to deliver him back to earth returned after being in Heaven.
2016-10-29 08:00:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel terrible about your loss, but you sound as though you are beating yourself up over it and taking everyone with you that you can. Please, take a few deep breaths and try and calm down.
If you don't believe there is a God, then your loss is final but you cannot blame a God that doesn't exist. And I am sorry. If you believe in God, then you assume that your son was called back to Him for reasons you have yet to discover, but the answers you seek will bring you closer to them both.
2007-06-06 04:08:28 · answer #5 · answered by randyken 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How old is your son?...Is he is below the age of making his own choices or do you make decisions on his behalf...does he understand what is right and wrong thus making wise decisions?
If you son is still just a kid, yes, definitely he will go to heaven....but for you, you need a visa to get in.....simple logic even practiced in the world....
"Kids eat free, Adults $30 per meal" sounds familiar????
Same thing in heaven, Kids get in free, but Adults must accept Jesus as personal savior, confess your sins and repent....then you get in...how hard is it to let go of the sins???? Its not like a huge downpayment or something....
2007-06-06 04:11:24 · answer #6 · answered by MrPlankton 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Why are you trying to take my joy from me? I have parents that has passed, a grandchild that has passed numerous family members and I don't look at them as being nothing but out of this unjust world we live in. I am sorry for your loss. It's difficult it really is. I seen on the news last night where a man had lost 20 or more relatives due to the war. I'm glad I don't have to go thru something like that!
2007-06-06 04:05:41 · answer #7 · answered by Luv2no is in the house 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No, God does not hold your child ransom but neither will he condemn a child to hell because its parents are not saved. That child, who is not at the age of accountability will go back to God, his/her Creator..
We all have a choice, to follow God or spend eternity in Hell.
A child is pure and innocent and God would not send a child to Hell..
This child is Gods child, they are only on loan to us to nurture, love and teach them the word of God..
Im not disrespecting your belief, Im answering your question as a faithful follower of God...
2007-06-06 04:13:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You keep saying "your son" or "my son" but have you ever thought he is God's child first. Our children are gifts from God.
Revelation 4:11 - read this verse - we are created for God's pleasure. The life that is in the blood of your son belongs to God. In the beginning God gave life to us and that same life comes down through the lineage by the blood.
Jesus said, "I am life" and the Old Testament says "life is in the blood" and the Bible says, "without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sin." This is God's law of the land.
So we could win back eternal life that Adam and Eve lost by sinning, God gave Christ a sinless Son of God to die and shed His blood for our sins.
Why do you reject Jesus?
2007-06-06 04:12:10 · answer #9 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Seek and you will find. Anyone would have their belief system shaken by such a loss, even us Christians. I cannot even pretend to know your pain but you will probably do more questioning of spiritual matters than you ever have in your life.
2007-06-06 12:06:46 · answer #10 · answered by One Wing Eagle Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋