Or if they chose a different religious path than Christianity would you tell them that they are being lied to by the devil and the only way to heaven is through Jesus? I have been told this in a very roundabout way by my own mother. Is this loving? I don't think so but I am open to all thoughts. Thank you.
2007-10-27 08:44:57 · 22 answers · asked by Yogini 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well you are a sweetie, first responder. I won't retype your name as it is offensive to Muslims.
2007-10-27 08:50:31 · update #1
I'm an Atheist: I definitely agree with your statement.
2007-10-27 08:52:51 · update #2
Love is: that was a very beautiful statement.
2007-10-27 08:54:49 · update #3
LOL@gorgeoustx
2007-10-27 08:55:40 · update #4
Thank you Sarah, that is very reasonable of you.
2007-10-27 08:56:26 · update #5
Thanks everybody. I'm off for a few pints of beer with some friends. Probably return again!!! Am I ever NOT here?
2007-10-27 08:57:23 · update #6
First responder: that's what I'm going to do. It's a British slang term for leaving a place. How do I know this? Hubby is a Brit.
2007-10-27 08:59:05 · update #7
every one has right to follow his/her religion and also propagate it . Some choose to not interfere with others choice some do with the zeal with anticipation of reward of Heaven. the propagation done by parents is the most sleek and not objected by any Court of Law. children are of tender mind and they can be impressed with any sort of things. If parents truly love their children. Religion is the matter of Knowing and not Believing. An opportunity to explore the truth should be given.The religion should not be imposed like this. But neither parents are responsible as they themselves are victim of such sleek propagation by their own parents.
Now one has to be very kind and understanding before passing on the very sensitive matters to children. The basic disturbance starts within the four walls of the home only.
2007-10-27 15:08:55 · answer #1 · answered by krishprud@yahoo.co.in_KISHORLAL 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nobody knows who is going to hell except God. No human can say whether another person is going there or not. All I would say in your situation is read Jesus' words in the gospel of Luke, chapter 16 verses 19-31.
Speaking as a parent, I know there is such a thing as tough love. Sometimes it's necessary to alert unaware children of a grave danger by warning them in the strongest possible terms. That's what Jesus was doing in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. You might choose to ignore your mother's warnings but if you disregard Jesus, you will have an eternity of regret to regret it.
2007-10-27 09:02:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Permit me to use an illustration, If I was sitting on a train track by my own choice, if I knew I was on the tracks or not, I would hope someone would love me enough to try to get me off or at least to warn me of the coming train so I can move. I think that if someone is warned about being on the path to hell, it should be done in a loving way so as not to anger the person. Sometimes we Christians make the mistake of angering the person we love and in so doing they choose to cling tighter to the train tracks and ignore the coming train.
2007-10-27 09:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by mlcros 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it became me, i might take the tankini decrease back and she or he does not be allowed to bypass to the pool party in any respect. someplace interior the verbal replace approximately her punishment i might point out which you have been being extra advantageous to allow her to get a sparkling in shape era and to bypass procuring for her on your individual. additionally, that that is her undesirable and disrespectful habit that has brought about this effect of no longer being waiting to bypass to the pool party. She needs to income that there are damaging consequences to her habit selections. If the locked door quite bothers you, take the lock off the door and the two go away it off or placed a non-locking knob decrease back on in its place. some people firmly have confidence that infants should not be waiting to fasten the door. i don't have little ones yet so i will circulate that bridge when I get to it. merely placing it available because of fact i be conscious of a few persons strongly have confidence this sentiment. i might additionally think of long and complicated approximately while i've got confidence i would be mushy together with her donning a bikini, till now chatting together with her, and then tell her that she will start up donning one while she's X years previous. Then stick on your weapons and don't turn-flop on it. She needs to be conscious of that when you assert something you propose it and no quantity of needling or begging or screaming or tantrum is going to get you to alter your suggestions.
2016-10-14 05:18:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By no means, never! I know God gave us free will. We can choose what we believe it s best for us, according to our conscience and heart.
God is one thing, and religions are roads that leads to Him.
In one way i understand what Mom is trying to say . If we are christians por example and since we are sinners (we all are) we must try to know Jesus and follow His teaching. Because He already erase our sins when he died in the cross, the past and the future. So our choice is to follow Him.
In other religions or paths you will find the same demands, and rules to reach heaven.
It s the way she says that to you what s wrong, but as she loves you she want you to do the right things acording her beliefs. Keep searching.... God is with you in every path, because as yr mom, He loves you as a Father and want to see you in Heaven, close to Him
2007-10-27 09:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by nikkita 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with sasi, in that NO ONE except God KNOWS whom will be in hell, by their OWN choices. It is not for us Christians to make that kind of a Judgement. We cannot see the heart of another, but GOD CAN. However as for telling my Children about "consequences" of our choices & actions....YOU bet! I have informed both my daughters of what the Bible says, and that Jesus Christ IS the only way to Heaven. Just as your responders, 'mlcros. sasi, markusbd, & destined to win' have also stated in some rather eloquent ways. We are commanded by God to share the GOOD NEWS in that we do NOT have to go to hell, as Jesus Christ PAID the penalty for our sin...but we DO have to accept that FREE gift. Otherwise we will stand before a Holy God, on our own terms. We will not have a way to pay for our sins. Ergo, the penalty is DEATH (which is eternal separation from God!) Knowing that you COULD have been in Heaven where ALL goodness & good things dwell....and YOU made the decision by your OWN free will choice to be apart for that..wouldn't you concider that "hell"? So to me, it is MORE loving to try & get my children to examine the TRUTH first, BEFORE they throw out the "baby with the bathwater"! Both of my daughters are in their mid-20's and both are still "undecided" as to what they want to accept. But they BOTH know where I stand & why. They both KNOW that I love them more than words can possibly express...but I cannot "save" them. Only Jesus Christ can, and I pray for them everyday!!
2007-10-27 12:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by maranatha132 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look forget for a moment about the annoying evangelistic and fundamental attitude in parroting on and on about Hell and consider this point,Jesus refered to the second death(Hell) and you cannot fudge over His words,if you love your children you must be honest with them regarding their salvation because in the end when we all face God it will be much too late to undo our silence about damnation.
If Hell is a factual end for some then it would be far more loving to help those we profess to love to avoid it.
2007-10-27 08:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, I would not.
My son thinks and feels how he chooses.
He knows I am a call away
I would never tell him what to believe
We are all free to choose and change
I like this line from Love Story -
Love means never having to say you're sorry.
2007-10-27 17:05:58 · answer #8 · answered by Astro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have informed my children of the consequences of a life without a relationship with Jesus Christ.. My parents never told me the truth and it upset me when I got older. They are Catholic and do not think religion should be talked about. Since I have completely given my life to Jesus Christ I know now that he has nothing to do with man made religion but instead just wants a relationship forever.
P.S. Since I have believed, both my parents have given their lives to Jesus and have dumped religion too.
2007-10-27 09:08:04 · answer #9 · answered by A Voice 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I would.
I would not stand by and let my child stay on a path I considered the most dangerous to be on.
I would no more let him/her jump off a skyscraper if it were in my power to stop it.
And Christians take no pleasure in the pain of others. We are trying to stop the pain.
2007-10-27 11:38:04 · answer #10 · answered by Molly 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋