Question about Heaven..

[ELCHawk]

I grew up in a conservative Reformed church in NW Iowa. Growing up I was big in the church.

But one problem I always had was if God is a loving God why do good people who are not Christian burn in Hell for eternity?

Today at 48 I am an agnostic that doesn't go to church (for a few reasons including politics). I still question that.

If there is a loving God, how can good people of different religions or no religion not make it to Heaven?

 

[BrianNole777]

My take: Many people of different religions can get to Heaven if they love God and their neighbor as best as they can with the knowledge they have.

Hell only exists because people choose it. God allows people to choose Hell.

 

[BlIIlken2]

Simpler answer. There is no heaven. Well except for the worms that’ll feast on the mindless void of decomposition 6 feet under. To them that’s heaven.

 

[QChawks]

The Bible doesn’t provide a lot of details about hell other than its dark and very hot. The free will he gave you lets you decide how you want to spend your afterlife.

God says that all you need is to believe and forgive thy sins. It’s not really a lot to ask to be with him for eternity.

 

[DirtyJohns97]

The Bible doesn’t provide a lot of details about hell other than its dark and very hot. The free will he gave you lets you decide how you want to spend your afterlife.

God says that all you need is to believe and forgive thy sins. It’s not really a lot to ask to be with him for eternity.

What if I pretend to believe? Good enough?

 

[QChawks]

What if I pretend to believe? Good enough?

nope

has to be genuine bro, he’s a loving and forgiving god but no fakers

 

[The Tradition]

Unitarian Universalists believe Jesus died to save everyone universally, whether you like it or deserve it or not. There is no "Hell" in their religious view.

 

[alaskanseminole]

I grew up in a conservative Reformed church in NW Iowa. Growing up I was big in the church.

But one problem I always had was if God is a loving God why do good people who are not Christian burn in Hell for eternity?

Today at 48 I am an agnostic that doesn't go to church (for a few reasons including politics). I still question that.

If there is a loving God, how can good people of different religions or no religion not make it to Heaven?

Read Thor Ramsey's book The Most Encouraging Book On Hell Ever. It's a short read. Then if you want and exhaustive read on Heaven itself, read Randy Alcorn's book titled, Heaven (It's a loooooong read).

 

[BrianNole777]

Read Thor Ramsey's book The Most Encouraging Book On Hell Ever. It's a short read. Then if you want and exhaustive read on Heaven itself, read Randy Alcorn's book titled, Heaven (It's a loooooong read).

One could also read the Gospels.

Jesus warned of Hell dozens of times.

 

[ericram]

The idea of heaven was created to give people something to believe in when they are to die or give family members some peice of mind that they are safe. Nothing more nothing less.

There back years ago I (no religious affiliation) went to a catholic college run by Franciscan Friars. We were required to take some religion classes. I learned much about all the majority religions in those classes.

We were required to read in this psychology class a conversation between a priest and a dying young person. It was a fantastic read. Will need to look that up to share.

 

[GOHOX69]

My take: Many people of different religions can get to Heaven if they love God and their neighbor as best as they can with the knowledge they have.

Hell only exists because people choose it. God allows people to choose Hell.

Do animals go to heaven?

 

[BrianNole777]

Do animals go to heaven?

I hope.

 

[ericram]

Do animals go to heaven?

I hear there is a rainbow bridge.

 

[FAUlty Gator]

 

[The Tradition]

 

[Colonoscopy]

Here's a song about it

 

[BubsFinn]

nope

has to be genuine bro, he’s a loving and forgiving god but no fakers

So for using the very gift He gave us during the short period we're alive, we are to suffer for eternity?
Doesn't sound very loving or forgiving to me.

 

[Chuck C]

Heaven, like hell, would have to be different for every person IMO.

 

[The Tradition]

Heaven, like hell, would have to be different for every person IMO.

So, no 72 virgins?

That's a bummer....

 

[millah_22]

So, no 72 virgins?

That's a bummer....

You're going to get the 72 really old lady virgins that made it through life without it ever happening. Those are the virgins you're getting.

 

[LuciousBDragon]

I grew up in a conservative Reformed church in NW Iowa. Growing up I was big in the church.

But one problem I always had was if God is a loving God why do good people who are not Christian burn in Hell for eternity?

Today at 48 I am an agnostic that doesn't go to church (for a few reasons including politics). I still question that.

If there is a loving God, how can good people of different religions or no religion not make it to Heaven?

Growing up in the church you never covered the book of Romans?

Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

 

[ELCHawk]

Growing up in the church you never covered the book of Romans?

Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

I remember the first gulf war and leaders scaring the shit out of us kids and saying it is end times.

 

[jamesvanderwulf]

Do animals go to heaven?

You’ve been reincarnated haven’t you? I hope there are no dogs in heaven unless god has modified them into poopless, non shedding, non barking and non biting hybrids…

 

[Jimmy McGill]

If there is a heaven, when you show up do you get to pick the age of your life you want to show at?

I mean, wouldn't suck at the age you died. 85 year old cancer ridden, arthritis ridden, and on oxygen?

 

[artradley]

The Bible doesn’t provide a lot of details about hell other than its dark and very hot. The free will he gave you lets you decide how you want to spend your afterlife.

God says that all you need is to believe and forgive thy sins. It’s not really a lot to ask to be with him for eternity.

It is an impossible ask for someone not indoctrinated. And the opposite of forgiving.

Rape and murder a child? I can forgive you. Read an ancient book and think to yourself, “That doesn’t sound right.” Damned for eternity.

 

[BrianNole777]

It is an impossible ask for someone not indoctrinated. And the opposite of forgiving.

Rape and murder a child? I can forgive you. Read an ancient book and think to yourself, “That doesn’t sound right.” Damned for eternity.

If you want faith, pray for it. Be patient.

 

[artradley]

If you want faith, pray for it. Be patient.

Why would I want faith?

 

[BrianNole777]

Why would I want faith?

So you can go to eternal bliss in a few decades...or less.

Matthew 16:25-27:​

"For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?

For the Son of Man shall come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He shall reward every man according to his works."

 

[RicoSuave102954]

There's a special place in hell for the doubters.

Burn baby burn!!!

 

[The Tradition]

 

[ericram]

There's a special place in hell for the doubters.

Burn baby burn!!!

So you think you are going to heaven? Guess again asshole. You can't wish hell on anyone. Welcome to your eternity.

 

[RicoSuave102954]

So you think you are going to heaven? Guess again asshole. You can't wish hell on anyone. Welcome to your eternity.

There's a special place in hell for you.

 

[GOHOX69]

You’ve been reincarnated haven’t you? I hope there are no dogs in heaven unless god has modified them into poopless, non shedding, non barking and non biting hybrids…

It's a serious question actually. Are they soul less? If they are merely terrestrial, then why would Noah try to save them?

Do non Christians make it to heaven?

I believe that life is cyclical yes.

 

[Bonerfarts]

Blowjobs?

 

[DooBi]

I grew up in a conservative Reformed church in NW Iowa. Growing up I was big in the church.

But one problem I always had was if God is a loving God why do good people who are not Christian burn in Hell for eternity?

Today at 48 I am an agnostic that doesn't go to church (for a few reasons including politics). I still question that.

If there is a loving God, how can good people of different religions or no religion not make it to Heaven?

To answer the op since no one else has.

There are no good people. We ALL fall short of the glory of God. There are none righteous, no not one.

 

[GOHOX69]

To answer the op since no one else has.

There are no good people. We ALL fall short of the glory of God. There are none righteous, no not one.

Great post man. Seriously.

 

[Urohawk]

Until someone can answer why he give kids cancer, that guy will remain a prick.

 

[hawkirugged17]

 

[RicoSuave102954]

Until someone can answer why he give kids cancer, that guy will remain a prick.

Only evil gives kids cancer, God cures them.

 

[GOHOX69]

Only evil gives kids cancer, God cures them.

Cures?