Not everyone has the available resources to Salvation. Should certain people get a free pass to heaven if they've never even heard of said religion?
2007-09-13 03:52:04 · 16 answers · asked by Southpaw 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That is a good question. More specifically, it is the amount of "revelation" given. So in effect, yes, that will be taken in to account.
However, I would say that anyone on the Internet no longer has an excuse regarding geographical location.
2007-09-13 03:59:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
There will be opportunity. but there are many stories of missionaries going somewhere only to find that God has been preparing people through dreams. Even in the bible there are stories of this. When the end times come there will be a movement of the spirit to call people with willing hearts. I have been shocked at how many Americans don't know who Jesus is. It doesn't happen only in third world countries. If anyone has seen "Super-size It" the documentary about eating McDonald's food. They showed kids pictures of famous things and people to see how recognizable the McD's sign was, none of them knew who Jesus was. That floored me.
2007-09-13 04:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by Connie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God knows what he's doing. Why question Him?
The Bible was written by individuals whose trustworthiness as representatives of God was established by the power of God in their ministry with "wonders"!
His Word tells us to "live up to the light you have". All creation proves God's existance. God is Love. Love may be enough to find His heart without a bible.
We are also told "don't judge others". Just attend to the speck in YOUR eye. Let the all-wise Creator God figure out the judgement business.
Just LOVE, even our enemies! I too root for the untaught to find The Way! God help them.
2007-09-13 08:13:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
throughout the sin of Adam, all adult males inherited the character of sin. The scripture says all have sinned and are available wanting the appreciate of God. All adult males(human beings) sin. The scripture additionally says our righteousness is like filthy rags(bathroom tissue right this moment) so if we are sinners, we are unrighteous, then we can't on our very own come into the holy God. God provided a manner, throughout the blood of Jesus (sacrifice of an harmless lamb), then the blood covers our sins from God's sight. custom has no longer something to do with it, earthly religions have no longer something to do with it, purely the acceptance of the Grace of God by way of his son Jesus. India is predominately Hindu, yet in approximately fifty two advert after approximately 20 years of the Apostle Thomas missioned there, they denied his telling of the gospel and speared him to demise. All adult males have a guess of looking God, custom does make it harder. yet it somewhat is devil in action. If guy could by his very own attempt be solid sufficient, then Jesus does no longer have had to die, yet because that may no longer the case, Jesus did could die and upward push back, so he's the only thank you to eternal, eternal destiny with God himself. no longer being conceited, purely affirming what the Bible says.
2016-10-04 12:16:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What your expressing is know in Catholicism as "Invicible Ignorance", and "Baptism of Desire". If someone has absolutely NO opportunity to know God in his Fullness (from a Catholic perspective, through Jesus), but try their best to follow God as they understand Him, then can go to Heaven. However, it is more difficult (since they don't have the direction or the Grace-giving Sacraments of the Church)
2007-09-13 03:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by Zindo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we all get a free pass one way or another. I live in New England so if the news is correct (i.e. Bill O'Reilly, does he count for news?) then we are all seeking salvation in our own little ways as far as I'm concerned. Hell? We are living in it. (I don't mean that to be super negative, I'm just thinking aloud).
2007-09-13 04:05:52 · answer #6 · answered by Yogini 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is covered by the "Mormons" temple ordnances. Let the ordnances be preformed for the deceased people and they will have the chance to accept or reject Jesus before reserection and final judgment.
Check out the teachings in more detail.
2007-09-13 04:03:26 · answer #7 · answered by B Jones 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to mention the fact that it is much easier to be Christian when it is the predominant religion in the country. Conformity really shouldn't be the best means to salvation, but, whatever.
2007-09-13 03:57:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, in revelation, it says that JESUS will not come until all the nations have heard.... becaue then no one will have the excuse like, " i didnt know" because at that time, everyone will have had a chance to know... our GOD is just and fair, and wouldnt punish anyone based on geographic location, as he is the one who created all these places.
2007-09-13 03:57:08 · answer #9 · answered by heather b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heart will be in consideration, don't worry Jesus said and this good news will be preached in all the earth and then the end will come.
2007-09-13 03:57:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋