2007-06-25 02:37:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't think we know the answer and maybe we shouldn't know. We ought to be more concerned about our own following of Jesus.
Consider the following: "And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd" — John 10:16
Who are these others? We don't know. Perhaps there is some other way that Jesus reaches others.
2007-06-25 02:42:15 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew T 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think that they will go to Heaven because Jesus said that He was the way, the truth and the life, and that no one could come to the Father apart from Him. People may be faithful but if their faith is in something that mankind came up with instead of what the Creator of all things demands then their faith is misplaced.
It goes all the way back to the book of Genesis. Abel brought God a lamb as a sacrifice which was symbolic of the sacrifice that God himself would provide for our sins. Cain brought a beautiful offering of fruit that he had worked very hard to get together and give to God. God didn't want the imperfect works of our own hands for a sacrifice. He wanted the sacrifice that He had ordained and all of Cain's good intentions didn't matter.
That's the way it is with non-Christian religions. They all have their own teachings about what a person has to do and not do in order to be accepted by God. God says that on our own we can never be accepted in his sight because all have sinned and fallen short of his perfect standard of righteousness. If we want to be accepted we have to offer the sacrifice that He gave for our sins and not try to bring our own imperfect works of self righteousness before Him like Cain did in a figurative sense.
2007-06-25 09:44:50 · answer #2 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I believe that there is a place in Heaven for virtually all people. My religion teaches that in Heaven there are many mansions/levels. Almost all will go to Heaven, independent of their religion, but there are varying degrees of "glory," depending on how we lived our life. This is (briefly) what Mormons believe.
There is a difference between going to Heaven and receiving Eternal Life, which Jesus promised to those who follow him.
2007-06-25 09:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who died and made Christians the judge of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell? Isn't that for God to decide? If the Christians believe in God then they wouldn't even answer this question....this shows how arrogant and naive these Christians are.
2007-06-25 10:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by Luv Peace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, no. It says in the bible that the only way to heaven is through Jesus Christ. I have many friends that are not Christian, but they are good people and i feel horrible that they may not make it into heaven.
2007-06-25 09:44:37 · answer #5 · answered by Beth 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This is what our Lord says about this matter..
John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
That is pretty clear to me... Jim
2007-06-25 09:59:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
people 's actions get them into heaven .not their religions . god could really care less,but there are so many weak among us that they needed a guide .this was good until greedy bitttches like king james get a hold of things.
2007-06-25 10:03:27 · answer #7 · answered by soulrbl34 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
YES. The Catholic church says yes. Most other Christians say no, no way.
I say Yes.
2007-06-25 10:12:07 · answer #8 · answered by Freedom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
90% chance no. God judges them differently
Romans 2:14
2007-06-25 09:45:02 · answer #9 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
2007-06-25 09:40:47 · answer #10 · answered by Jmyooooh 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋