If am from an African tribe thats never heard of a Bible or Jesus- Im going to hell. Right? Thats Gods Choice to do so!
No one would choose to go to fire and brimstone. God Judges you by his ultimatum believe or burn.
No question here you christians have some disturbing ridiculous irrational answers. Jeeezzz
2007-10-18 18:59:00 · 12 answers · asked by Johnny w 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Bible teaches that God gave us free will to make the choice for ourselves weither we go to Heaven or Hell and he chose not to know which we did.
2007-10-18 19:02:40 · answer #1 · answered by Heather B 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
A classic theological question. Christian churches have come up with many explanations, including "Limbo" (a place that's better than hell but not as great as heaven, for the virtuous who did not know Christ), the easy answer (that's for God to decide, don't worry about it), etc. Personally, it is my belief that the statement "The only way to the Father is through me" (the New Testament quote from Jesus most often used to justify exclusive monotheism) isn't as literal as it sounds--that it was directed at a specfic audience in a specific context. That, perhaps, those who worship the Lord in other guises may also be saved (this is something like the so-caled "Noahdic" tradition).
2007-10-18 19:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by Qwyrx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand what you are saying. How can a man in the middle of Africa, never hearing the word of God, die and be sentenced to hell? It's not his fault that he was born where he was born. Well, the bible does talk about such cases. First of all, the bible says that God's very creation speaks of His existence. One look at the mountains, the ocean, animals, men and a person knows there is something bigger than himself. There has to be. Second, and this is just a theory of mine so take it for what it is worth. I believe that the Holy Spirit can present a man with the truth before he leaves this earth. I mean, it's God we are talking about. Nothing is impossible for Him, right? So, he is presented with the truth before dying and he still has the chance to accept or deny Christ. Just my theory.
2007-10-18 19:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think God is asking too much of you to believe in His only begotten son then don't. Just stop being a coward and blaming God for your free choice. Own up to your choices and take responsibility for your decisions. Truth be told some people hate the things of God so much that hell is probably the place they would be most comfortable. Just imagine the torture for someone who hates God to have to be in Gods presence for all eternity.
Matthew 18:13-15
13 And if he should find it, assuredly, I say to you, he rejoices more over that sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.
2007-10-18 19:07:07 · answer #4 · answered by Millie C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that is a choice made by you. God gives you the choice in which path you will follow, the path to Him or the path away from Him. God forces NO ONE to follow Him.
If one has never heard of God (very slim chance of that this day and age with all of the thousands of missionaries circling the globe spreading the Word)then that person will be judged just like the rest of us by what is in our heart and souls. God wants ALL people with Him, he wants none to perish.
2007-10-18 19:05:51 · answer #5 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, enable me clarify WHAT hell is. many people have someone-friendly false impression of what Hell is. Hell, is translated purely "the grave." Its equivalent the translated Hebrew words hai'des and he or she'ohl have an identical definition. people have been given this concept incorrect, by way of fact in bible cases there grew to become right into a rubbish pit the place they could burn their trash and ineffective bodies, to decompose of it. A burning hellfire the place depraved ones are tormented by making use of fireplace forever isn't a bible coaching. it relatively is religions very own misconcepted coaching. it relatively is fake. in the event that they have been to dig into the scriptures and piece the puzzle of the bible at the same time, each and every thing could make experience, relatively of taking bits and products and forming their very very own theories approximately it and sharing it with others. So, once you die, technically it relatively is the place you bypass, to the "person-friendly grave of mankind," yet to no longer burn for all eternity.
2016-10-07 05:09:54 · answer #6 · answered by dorthy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says that every person has been given two witnesses to the Truth: Creation and Conscience. Every person, knowing these two witnesses, is held accountable for that knowledge.
The Bible also says "Seek and you shall find, ask and it shall be given, knock and the door shall be opened."
When a person in "deepest darkest Africa" chooses to acknowledge one or both of these witnesses, he then makes the choice whether to persue the Truth or continue in his sinful ways. Most choose to continue in sin. But there are records of people in areas unreached with the Gospel, who have been so taken with the Truth that they actually leave in search of someone to tell them about what Creation and Conscience have revealed to them. And God, faithful as always, leads them to someone who can give them the Gospel of Christ.
Those who are in hell are absolutely there by their own choice. And those who are alive yet heading to hell are making that conscious choice daily.
2007-10-18 19:08:42 · answer #7 · answered by FourArrows 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you ever heard the saying "ignorance of the law is no excuse"? Well, that's basically what is happening here. If you don't familiarize yourself with the laws of the land and you get arrested for breaking them, then you only have yourself to blame. It's not the judge's fault for doling out your punishment, it's your fault for not obeying the law. This is what Christians are saying concerning God. You are given the chance to accept God and abide by His law. It's up to you to find out what it is instead of just going willy-nilly on your way. If you don't then it's you who have brought the consequences on yourself.
2007-10-18 19:09:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15
"And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." Matthew 24:14
2007-10-18 19:05:34 · answer #9 · answered by mgs4Real 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So that's what you are going to do after you hear of Him? Okay. Maybe there is good reason why your tribe never heard of him, yet is able to type in unbroken English.
Which tribe? / :
2007-10-18 19:22:03 · answer #10 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋