Should a person who, say doesn't go to mass on Sunday, or, happens to like people of the same sex, or I dunno, steals a loaf of bread to feed his family have the same fate when they die as say, oooh, I dunno...
Hitler? Ted Bundy? You know, proper evil people.
2007-06-19 07:51:25 · 26 answers · asked by irishcharmer84 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Anyone who has repented from their sins and placed their lives in the hands of Jesus Christ will go to Heaven.
Going to Mass doesn't save a person; liking people of the opposite sex doesn't save a person; and buying a loaf instead of stealing it doesn't save a person, either. Only Jesus can save you -- that's why His Hebrew name means Salvation. And only He can judge who gets into Heaven. Just because a person says they're a believer doesn't mean they're telling the truth.
2007-06-19 07:56:10 · answer #1 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
So, when did God start rating sin? Fundamentalist believe the bible is God's word. It says God won't allow sin in heaven, so I guess yeah, all sinners face the same punishment, that is eternal separation form God. What you are not thinking about is this. God gave us His word, so we have a warning of what behavior is unacceptable. If Ted Bundy or Hitler repented and asked Jesus into his life, he looks forward to the same reward as someone that has only done, what you would consider, a minor sin.
2007-06-19 14:59:33 · answer #2 · answered by Zuker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If any of those people had accepted Jesus Christ as their Saviour then they will get into Heaven. Jesus said "I am the way the Truth and the life...."
A person's salvation isn't contigent upon their good works. All men are sinners and no one can live up to the holiness that God demands. So, we need someone who can. The only one that led a sinless life was Jesus Christ and he died on the cross, was buried, and was risen from the dead. He died for everyone's sins, and he died so everyone will have an opportunity to accept Him as their Saviour.
It is a free gift from God. But, like a gift, you have to receive it to have it. If someone hasn't received this free gift from God and they haven't repented of their sins and asked Jesus to save them, then sadly, they are headed on their way to an eternity in Hell.
As far as judging where a persons soul is going to end up, that is God's job. I can't look at you and say that you are going to Hell, befcause I do not know the condition of your heart. I don't know whether you are saved or not. But the Bible is very clear on what it takes to make it into Heaven and not end up in Hell, and that is Jesus Christ.
The only thing a Christian can judge people on are what the Bible calls the fruit on the Spirit. In other words, their actions and how they go about life. If someone is truly saved, they will not want to live a life of sin and shame, they will want to do what God would have them to do.
2007-06-19 15:03:13 · answer #3 · answered by Me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO human has the say so as to any judgement on any human. That is only God's call. We should not judge as we will be judged.
It's a very simple concept but we have a hard time not doing it. Only God knows a persons heart so He is the judge of man.
I'm very glad I don't have this job. If it were up to me I'd be killing off everyone. Then I'd have to do myself in also for my own sins.
I leave the judging up to He who's job it is............ God's.
2007-06-19 14:59:54 · answer #4 · answered by Suzy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow! I don't go to Mass. I go to Church! I can't judge Anyone! That's up to God! No one has the right to Judge ANYONE!
However, I see a LOT of people on these "BLOGS" judging people! SAD!
By the way - I am Female Married to A MAN! I have NEVER considered more than a Friendship and Sisterly Love with Another Female! I HAVE NEVER GONE OUT ON MY HUSBAND! I NEVER WILL! I LOVE HIM!!!!
Be at Peace - Accept God's Grace!
Take Care and God Bless!
2007-06-19 16:36:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't judge others...but let me give you my opinion.
the only way to heaven is through Jesus Christ. if these people never accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, yes they will all go to the same place called Hell. If they all accepted Jesus, then they will all go to Heaven.
We all go to heaven through grace, since all of us sin and no sin is better or worse than an other.
now, if we used your example... what would the scale be? sure you could be better than Hitler but are you better than the guy that the only thing he doesn't do is go to Church on Sundays? (which by the way is not a sin) would being gay be better than stealing? would it be worse?
we can only be compared to Jesus which had no sins... all of us have sinned and therefore impossible to be given our fate that way.
2007-06-19 15:00:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A true man or woman of God has come to the realization that those who condem other to hell condem themselves. The bible clearly teaches us that the ultimate judge of all sin is God the father. But he did gove us a guideline so that we wouldn't fall into sin.
According to thebible homosexuality, stealing, etc. is a sin. The bible says "for the wages of sin is death". There is one punishment for all sin, that punishment is hell. All sinner go to the same place. The bible teaches us that "sin is sin". Therefore stealing is just as bad as killing.
You bring up a good point, what about the man who steals to provide for his family. That person is still in sin. This is because a person who truly has faith in God, has come to the realization that God will provide. In fact, one of Gods names is "Jehovah Jireh", "He who provides". To this person I say trust in God and not to put their salvation on the line.
Befor attacking that faith of other because of the flaws of a select few within that faith, try doing some research.
God Bless You!
Christ is coming soon!
2007-06-19 15:03:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your questions is as silly as your are even people who don't believe in God won't all be judged the same. Read the Bible and find the answer to your question out for your self. And I or no other Christian can judge you or anyone, that is left for the one who created heaven and earth.
2007-06-19 15:02:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you accuse christians of judging who gets into heaven, when GOD has set the standard as to who will be saved? GOD has sent Jesus as a ransom and He has crowned him King of kings. Instead of playing this game with christians, open your Bible and learn the truth. Enlighten yourself to the fact that no one will "get into heaven," because Jesus is going to establish God's kingdom here on Earth. "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done in Earth, as it is in heaven." Ring a bell? (Matthew 6:10).
Christians aren't obligated to explain anything to you. Neither do we have to justify or defend God's plan to you. You have as much access to Him as anyone else does. Furthermore, there are no "proper evil people." We have all transgressed. You included. Turn off the television and open your Bible, my friend.
2007-06-19 15:19:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
EVERYONE who truly believes in, and accepts Christ as God, Lord and Saviour THIS side of death, gets to heaven: EVERYONE who doesn't goes to hell. If there were any other way, then Jesus would not have gone to the cross. That there is no other way is shown by Christ's agonising in the Garden of Gethsemane: 'if it be possible take this cup [of suffering] away from Me ...'. It wasn't possible if we were to be saved, so Christ remained obedient to His Father's will.
Allelujah! For through that selfless sacrifice we can ALL CHOOSE to be saved.
May you find faith in Him; and may God bless you as you search for Him.
2007-06-21 10:00:27 · answer #10 · answered by Already Saved 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋