I mean forever is a BIG commitment...
2007-11-18 12:30:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Let me assure my detractors, All of my questions are sincere, even the onesthat seem irreverent or disrespectful, they are all sincere and I would like others to at least consider them for their own edification, if not for mine
2007-11-18 13:01:08 · update #1
Maybe all of us Atheist Mafiosos / Mafieuses (?) could go in on a timeshare.
2007-11-18 12:38:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The theological answer is yes. (In calling this "a joke question" in my original answer, I didn't mean to come off as a "detractor." Sorry if I did!)
"Higher Church" Christians (like Catholics and Orthodox) have traditionally considered their liturgy to be a foretaste of heaven. The "Holy, Holy, Holy" that is sung in these services is supposed to be the congregation's joining in with the song of praise the angels sing to God in heaven.
Of course, heaven would be infinitely better, but the liturgy would provide the closest earthly analogy to it.
Assuming that's true, you could try going to Mass or the Divine Liturgy (i.e., the Sunday church services of these denominations) to give heaven a sort of taste-test before deciding to eat nothing else for eternity.
2007-11-18 12:41:39 · answer #2 · answered by harlomcspears 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you right now, you wil be bored out of your mind if you ever get to heaven.
You will be shouting praises to Jesus nonstop, with no breaks of any kind.
But why do you even think you may be undecided? There are only two options.
And the agony of hell is far worse than the boredom of heaven.
In hell you will burn and rot forever, and you will have worms.
2007-11-18 12:39:58 · answer #3 · answered by Saint Nearly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you read The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. It's a short book, a fantasy novel, but addresses this very question.
2007-11-18 12:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can get reincarnated, I hear that after 100 years there you get reincarnated but that's a rumor.
BTW, I thought that what ever you wanted happens in heaven.
2007-11-18 12:37:32 · answer #5 · answered by Windona 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unfortunately after you sacrifice your life on earth to get there, you are stuck with it.
Imagine finding our your new mansion is next door to Pat Robertson and Ted Haggert.
AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHhhhhhhh what do you mean I am here for eternity.
2007-11-18 12:35:21 · answer #6 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You either accept him or you don't, you either want to go to heaven or you don't. With the question you asked that tells me your playing games, your not serious
2007-11-18 12:37:55 · answer #7 · answered by Linn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO once you die you die . think about it . would u want to burn in hell for ever in pain and disgust. or spend eternity with god the holy father in peace love and happiness :)
think about it .
i know which i would choose<3
2007-11-18 12:47:43 · answer #8 · answered by charmed4life64 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can reincarnate and live another life when you get bored ; ) We are all simply TDY.
2007-11-18 12:33:38 · answer #9 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't bother.
I can tell already....you wouldn't fit in there.
2007-11-18 12:36:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋