The Bible says that if you don't believe in God then you will go to Hell. So if you are an atheist, then you are going to Hell. If that is not what you want, then start reading the Bible or talk to a Christian or you could start going to church. Something like that. Anything so you don't have to go to Hell!
How much distasteful, credulous, metaphysical absurdity can you fundamentalist nutters swallow?
Look, life is tough. Maybe, in some way we don't understand, it all makes sense in some ineffable metaphysical realm. But where do you guys get off insulting others by confidently declaring they are going to hell, standing before them as judge and jury because of some stuff you personally choose to believe? Don't you have any shred of compassion for your fellow creatures, or is it all set aside so you can construct a glib worldview in which to casually indulge your own smug, egotistical beliefs in your own moral superiority? It's on the basis of faith, not evidence, that you hold your beliefs. So acquire some bloody modesty and fellow-feeling, you psychopathic lunatics!
A Lutheran pastor once told this parable, which I found delightful (remember, it’s only a story!).
A man died and found himself standing before the “pearly gates.” St. Peter was there to welcome him. The man began his confession of faith and what he had done with his life, but Peter cut him off: “That’s fine, that’s fine. Look—over there to the right is the pathway to heaven, and over there to the left is the pathway to hell—so just choose and be on your way.”
The man was astounded: “But, but—that’s not the way I was taught it is…”
Peter: “I can’t help that. Please just make your choice and be on your way; others are waiting.”
Man: “You don’t want to know what I believe? Whether or not I have the right faith?”
Peter: “Not really.”
Man (becoming indignant): “Then what was all that religion for! Why did I work so hard to keep the faith and convert others! That doesn’t count at all?”
Peter: “Look, I hope all that made your life more rich and fulfilling. Now, if you would please choose…”
Man: “But that isn’t right! It isn’t fair!”
Peter (impatient now): “I can’t help that! Please, just choose! Others are waiting!”
And very slowly, shaking his head and muttering under his breath, “It isn’t fair, it just isn’t fair…” the man turned to the left and walked away…
(Note: This story reminds me of C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce.)
There are places in the scripture where Jesus says that what we do to others we do to God. Jesus also says that to he who loves much, much will be forgiven.
I don’t know how you live your life, and I don’t know what God’s judgments are. Personally, I think that an atheist who loves other people and is loved in return may get into Heaven. It’s also important not to be judgmental.
Jer 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when yee shall search for me with all your heart.
Evidence has to be sought after to be found. If you reject the scripture then look within yourself.
Originally posted by The Chess Express There are places in the scripture where Jesus says that what we do to others we do to God. Jesus also says that to he who loves much, much will be forgiven.
I don’t know how you live your life, and I don’t know what God’s judgments are. Personally, I think that an atheist who loves other people and is loved in return may get into Heaven. It’s al ...[text shortened]... ter to be found. If you reject the scripture then look within yourself.
Just a suggestion 🙂
read the last book in the Bible to see the way God will judge.
23 Nov '05 08:09
I reject Jesus Christ as saviour
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