Christians, do you think this is fair?

Question

They say that those who don't follow the teachings of christ are not really welcomed in heaven. So what of the Native tribes that simply never heard of the word? Is it right that God would not allow the ones who have never gotten the chance to believe in him into his home? I mean, what happens to them is all im asking?

Answer 1

if theyre alive now they will hear it before death....it isnt over yet...for the ones who lived long ago they will come up in the 3rd resurrection!

Answer 2

From a Christian standpoint only...

If someone has not been educated to know Jesus or God, then they have not had the choice to believe or turn away, have they? If someone has never been of mind to make the choice through knowledge, or were never presented with the knowledge in the first place, then they could not be held accountable and would be welcomed into Heaven.

This same question is often asked in relation to babies that are stillborn or miscarried or aborted. Those babies never had the opportunity to learn about God or Jesus, never were able to grow up to make the conscious choice, and therefore would be welcomed into Heaven. I'm pretty certain that in the past year, the Vatican put out an article stating something to this effect.

Answer 3

The native tribes seem to be the safe ones since there is no such thing as "The Teachings of Christ." The Western World does not teach Christianity--They Force Christianity which is the reason why people resist it. This is true about Islam too. Force is not belief! Force is conforming!

A progressive culture is no closer to God then one which is primitive. God's love is greater then the religion, but we Westerners are conditioned to be more religious and less spiritual. Isn't it amazing how people go to a Church or Mosque seeing God and spirituality instead they find religion which puts them right back where they started, following man!

Answer 4

Other faiths are welcomed. If Christians believe the Bible, then they believe the Flood. Well at the flood there was only on God. But the languages became confused (see tower of Babel). So all faith have the same rout, if you believe the bible. Well Christ was a new covenant, all who die following old covenant are judged on those covenant's. So could be in heaven. Ignorance and Arrogance are what say other wise. I chose to live by the new covenant because I believe its my calling, and I think its right for me.

Answer 5

There will be a resurrection of those who followed the teachings of Christ and those who didn't because they didn't know about him- onto the earth. After their resurrection they will learn about God. Jesus' ransom sacrifice covers even those who died before he came, for just as Adam handed down death to all his children, Jesus' ransom buys them back. Only those who REFUSE (after knowing) to accept this gift will not benefit from it.

Acts 24:15- and I have hope toward God, which hope these [men] themselves also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.

John 5:28,29- Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.

Not all good people are going to heaven.

Answer 6

My own personal belief is that the native tribes of America were a majestic people and generally had good morals and respect for the earth, though they knew nothing of Christ. I do believe they would be accepted into the kingdom of God in spite of this based on their love and respect of God's earth. Of course, each man will also be judged according to his works.

Answer 7

God has manifested Himself to all mankind throughout history. God has changed the way He deals with man several times in the past. Right now-if you want to approach God-it will be through Jesus-or you will not approach. In the past it has been different, in the future it will be different.
God does not skip over anyone. If you have heard the gospel message (the easy way), then God will judge you by the gospel. If you lived before the gospel or if you never get the chance to hear the gospel-then God will deal with you differently-but God will deal with everyone, good, bad, or ugly. For the past 2,000 years and for the near future we are in the age of grace (Jesus). My advice for you is to take it- it is the easy way out. If you reject the easy way-you will not pass the hard way-trust me on this.

Answer 8

It says somewhere in the bible that people that have never heard his word like native tribes in the bush and also infants, will not suffer in hell because of it but make there way to heaven...but i think God might make sure everyone hears his word someway or another...

Answer 9

The first couple of chapters in the Book of Romans addresses this very issue.

Firstly, should we really be concerned about the others God allows into heaven? I know he will judge fairly and mercifully.

What Romans speaks about in a nutshell is that the very nature of existence will lead one to the knowledge of God. What happens with that knowledge in ones heart is what I believe God will be judging.

Answer 10

God does not excuse us because we have not heard the word. We can look into the heavens and know that He is God. The universe itself testifies to His existence. The magnificance of our own beings, tell us how wonderful He is. Also, there is no scripture to support the idea of anyone going to heaven. Jesus will establish God's kingdom here on Earth. God resides in heaven. Man does not. Therefore, the idea of anyone not being welcomed in heaven is nonsense.

Answer 11

They have their Gods that they honor. No one says only a certain religion will get into heaven, only those who believe. They believe, it may be different from ours but they still believe. Also the Bible says everyone will know God before life as we know it is over. You can choose God and have eternal life or you can choose the other path and burn in hell. But all will know God before the end of time.