2007-08-10 05:46:39 · 25 answers · asked by dms 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
you don't need a religion, but you need God's saving grace. People are able to find God's grace in a variety of ways, including organized religion.
2007-08-10 05:49:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a religion, sweety. Jesus said, "Unless a man be born again he shall not enter the kingdom of Heaven" (my paraphrase) Unless you ask Jesus into your heart and live according to his teachings, you will not go to heaven. Being a Christian is NOT a religion. It is a way of life. Religion is man made rules and regulations on how to worship God. Period.
Religion will not get you into heaven because it is man made. Christianity, on the other hand, was created by Christ and is a perfect way to believe and a perfect message (I just wish Christians were more perfect - being a human really screws things up sometimes :) Going to Heaven is a choice - my choice and your choice. If you accept Jesus that is your ticket there.
2007-08-10 12:56:08 · answer #2 · answered by Kaliko 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Truthfully no, you will go to the"here after" regardless of whether you have religion or not. The Bible says" it is appointed unto man, once to die, then the Resurrection"
You will get almost as many different answers as there are people answering. My slant of this, comes from the Bible. In order to go to Heaven, you must have, at one time in your life, accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior. You must recognize that you are a sinner and separated from God. You must confess your sins, ask for forgiveness and ask Jesus to come into your heart. God made the plan of salvation easy, so that even small children could understand.
Going to church does not make you a Christian, any more than sitting in your garage makes you a car. But you should try to find a Bible believing church and attend as often as you can. You will be with fellow Christians who will help you to better understand your walk with Christ.
Please feel free to e mail me if I can be of any help.
2007-08-10 12:58:04 · answer #3 · answered by loufedalis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a realigon to get to heaven. you need to have a good rlationship with God, jesus and the holy spirit. jesus made it all possible for us to go to heaven. He died and took up all the sins of the world and had his own father's back turned on him. He did all this to give us the way to heaven and to give us an ever lasting life up in heaven once we get there. so the only way to heaven is to ask jesus into your heart and let him guide your life to victory.
2007-08-10 12:59:07 · answer #4 · answered by god's angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's just the point. You don't need any religion to go to heaven. You need Jesus Christ as your personal Savior in your heart & life. All the religions in the world can't save you, but Jesus Christ died on the cross so you could have eternal life with Him. Don't look to RELIGION, look to JESUS !!!
2007-08-10 13:31:34 · answer #5 · answered by The Count 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you define religion?
If you wish to have a here-after that isn't the pits, then you turn to God. "Religion" has nothing to do with this.
God has placed all in the hands of the Son, so that, those who believe in the Son will have life, and the Son and the Father are One.
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2007-08-10 12:52:23 · answer #6 · answered by Hogie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well just ask yourself what will happen to me when I die, what will I become, your life can't end here on earth. You will always think and exist no matter where it is. of course you don't need a religion to go to heaven or the here after, once you die you will go to your fate. people die everyday in africa and mexico and other 3rd world countrys, that have never heard the name jesus. And because of this they end up in hell. It doesn't matter what you believe or what you practice, when you die. You will meet your eternity
2007-08-10 12:55:08 · answer #7 · answered by Conservative American 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I personally don't think you do, religion is a choice. There is no way to tell which religion is the right one anyways. Just live your life selflessly and you should be good in the heavans points scale. The Golden Rule transcends nearly every religion.
2007-08-10 12:50:45 · answer #8 · answered by Apollo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All people want reminders they are doing what is correct, also something to believe in, so friendships are not casted away through time. People are so magnificent at giving away their precious things, and willingly give of their useful gift of happiness to provide for those who also have plenty by themselves. Best thing to do while alive is to keep the happiness close. Most people do behave so properly, this is why some wander why evolved people keep being born. Life is about being strong as well.
2007-08-10 12:54:35 · answer #9 · answered by Manny 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
we should look to reality.one God one Spirit of God and a soul in each of us and many religions.No it doesn't take religion to get to heaven.before religions people still went to heaven.we need to follow the spirit to get to heaven. if were not connected to the spirit then we cant make it .we have to be connected to it so it will be Able to lead us there.heaven is a spiritual place. we have to be spiritual to be there.to get there.otherwise we cant make it to heaven.May Gods spirit be with you
2007-08-10 12:53:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋