do you think people with a different religion whom still believe in God or has accepted Christ will go to heaven or only those with the same exact beliefs as you?
2007-09-07 18:21:00 · 34 answers · asked by jesus_freak1661 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Romans 1:19-20 says, "Because that which may be known of God is manifest (made known) in them; for God has showed it to them. For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.
This verse clearly states that if people would just open their eyes and look around them, they would know that there is a Creator that made all of this. To believe otherwise is to reject all the things that God has provided, seeking another way...our own way.
Many people here are right...there is no religion in heaven. Which brings me to this question...why is it easier to believe in heaven than in God? Why indeed. More people agree on one heaven than one god. More people believe in angels than devils, yet you can't have one without the other.
There will be as many answers to this question as there are religions in this world...most claiming to be "the way". It's true that the Bible says that Jesus is the way, the truth and the light, and that no man can come to God without going through Jesus first. In a forum such as this, how can you pick "the only right answer"? You'd have to be biased towards your own particular belief. Of course, I've seen answers picked according to how cute the avatar is, or how silly the answer. The fact remains that everyone believes in something. Even the Atheist believes that when you die, there's nothing, which makes it their belief. In their heart, that's their comfort. So, whatever you're comfortable with, there ain't nothing that anyone can say that will change your mind. BUT...it is MY belief that God works in mysterious ways, bringing even the most despicable people to their knees in total surrender. I'm talking about me. Who says there is no God? "The fool has said in his heart, There is no God." (Psalm 14:1) <*)))><.
2007-09-07 19:10:50 · answer #1 · answered by Sandylynn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely.....your first statement is the correct one. Man looks on the outside (what church you go to) but God looks on the heart. There is probably no two people who believe exactly alike even within the same religion, let alone believe the same as me. God isn't a respecter of religions.....he's a respecter of persons. Heaven is going to be crowded!!!!! And the best thing about it, we won't be bickering over the differences there, either.
2007-09-07 18:33:16 · answer #2 · answered by transplanted_fireweed 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 04:44:55 · answer #3 · answered by gavilanes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an instruction book for life and eternity, it is the Holy Bible. If you do what it says and believe John 3:16 then you will go to Heaven. You have to remember that God wants us to spend eternity with him and has made it very easy for us. I am not the judge of who goes and who doesn't but I have spoken with people of many Christian faiths and believe that many will be there.
2007-09-08 03:57:37 · answer #4 · answered by Follow the money 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a matter of faith,not which religion we believe.I have no right to judge someone elses belief or religion as I expect the same courtesy from them.My wife and I are of the same religion,yet our beliefs are different to one another and we respect each others beliefs,as it is with every person who who believes in God.
2007-09-07 18:33:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Surely you jest! You are going to have to accept that YOU are the only person in the world who believes exactly as you do! No two people can share an experience of faith the same way. Do you really think that only those who have "accepted Christ" can go to heaven? Then what about all the kind,loving, godly people who were born before Christianity became a religion? Get real! And what about those people today that lead beautiful lives, help others, are kind, loving, and respectful, yet are not Christians? Do you really think they do not deserve their god, whatever it may be? Get real! I must ask you this...why is it that ONLY Christians and Muslims believe that if another does not believe exactly as they do, they have no future?????? Your faith is a very small number on Earth ... Muslims outnumber you about 6 to one. Atheists outnumber you about 1000 to 1, and yet atheists are kind, loving, respect the Earth and all who live on it...are they supposed to be sinful because their beliefs differ from yours? Get real!
2007-09-07 18:29:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
I believe that ANY person who lives a decent life by treating others with respect, and being charitable, will have a chance to go to heaven. The Bible indicates that Jesus is the only way -- but it DOESN'T exclude the possibility that Jesus will provide another chance for salvation after death -- another chance to accept Him.
WITHOUT that, literally billions of people who never heard of Him in this life, past and present, would be doomed to perdition. And I can't believe that a loving God would do that. Especially not one that says that it is His desire that NO one be lost. (A passage in the Bible says that, but I can't locate it.)
2007-09-07 18:39:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Whatever you call yourself, the Bible says to go to heaven you have to believe that Jesus died on the cross for your sins and was risen from the dead on the third day, accept Him into your life as your Lord and Saviour, and confess God with your mouth. Uphold the 10 Commandments, and Study the Word. The Bible does not ever mention denominations, and goes on further to say that no man can "earn" going to heaven, as if through works.
2007-09-07 18:28:01 · answer #8 · answered by Josh 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
God is a christian belief many other religions support their own deities and believe in an afterlife, as heaven hell and the devil are christian beliefs.
2007-09-07 20:09:19 · answer #9 · answered by kymm r 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 7:21" not everyone saying to me(Jesus says) Lord, Lord, will enter in to the kingdom of the heavens but the one doing the will my Father who is in the heaven ,will."
* so what do you think?
James 2:26 " Indeed,as the body without spirit is dead, so also Faith without work is dead."
questions to think to all of us;
Are we sure that what we believe is true?
Are we worshiping the true God?Psalm 83:18
2007-09-07 18:43:38 · answer #10 · answered by faith 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋