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Paths to Heaven

Amadeus said:
In your view, could a follower of another religion reach Heaven if they worshiped God/Jesus under a different name or interpretation?
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Yes. God cares about your heart and the way you live your life more than he cares about your head and the way you think about life. He cares more about the fact you believe in him and live your life accordingly than that you have correct knowledge about him.

I believe there are many non-Christians in heaven. Likewise, I believe the opposite is also true. There are many people who thought they were Christians who didn't make it into heaven because they mistakenly believed that merely believing with their head was enough and that some magical prayer had ensured their future.

I like the following quote form Billy Graham on the topic:
Billy Graham said:
"And that's what God is doing today, He's calling people out of the world for His name, whether they come from the Muslim world, or the Buddhist world, or the Christian world or the non-believing world, they are members of the Body of Christ because they've been called by God. They may not even know the name of Jesus but they know in their hearts that they need something that they don't have, and they turn to the only light that they have, and I think that they are saved, and that they're going to be with us in heaven."
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Amadeus said:
Christianity teaches that there is one path to Heaven, which is through Jesus Christ (God). In your view, could a follower of another religion reach Heaven if they worshiped God/Jesus under a different name or interpretation? Alternatively, if Heaven is for Christians, is there an alternative for non-Christians other than Hell?
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Hmmm, how to reply and yet still stay within the rules?

It seems to me that the Christian Heaven is pretty exclusive: like-minded people, who accept JC as their savior only need apply.
 
Amadeus said:
My question is the interpretation of the phrasing. Jesus IS God. If Brahman (for example) is also God, then Hindus would have a path to Heaven.
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who says they are the same one?
I think they behave in totally different mannerisms.

The hindu God says as long as you are good you get to come back as someone's steak dinner. well that isn't my cup of tea.
the Christian God says if you ask for forgiveness then you will have eternal life through my Son. He bore the burden of your sins.

they are two totally separate entities.
 
Amadeus said:
Logic. Both beings occupy the same space.
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no. that is not logic. they have two totally different view points and two totally different characteristics so logically they cannot be the same.
 
ludin said:
no. that is not logic. they have two totally different view points and two totally different characteristics so logically they cannot be the same.
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Then it suggests that God has a competitor who is roughly equal.
 
Alyssa T. said:
But, god should've been able to see that coming, though, right?
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It would certainly complicate matters if there's another infinite being out there. Although technically Brahman was here first, since one day for Brahman is over a trillion years in human time.
 
Amadeus said:
It would certainly complicate matters if there's another infinite being out there. Although technically Brahman was here first, since one day for Brahman is over a trillion years in human time.
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Correction on my part: Brahma perceives time this way, Brahman does not. Brahma does create universes (and Shiva destroys them), but he is a part of Brahman which transcends all the devas (gods).
 
Amadeus said:
Correction on my part: Brahma perceives time this way, Brahman does not. Brahma does create universes (and Shiva destroys them), but he is a part of Brahman which transcends all the devas (gods).
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Wow, you know a lot about these religions. Is it something you studied in school, or as a part of your profession? Or is it just a hobby? I don't mean to belittle it by calling the study a hobby, and you don't have to answer if that is too personal. I just think it is neat that you know so much about these gods and all the stuff in your thread on the Japanese.
 
Alyssa T. said:
Wow, you know a lot about these religions. Is it something you studied in school, or as a part of your profession? Or is it just a hobby? I don't mean to belittle it by calling the study a hobby, and you don't have to answer if that is too personal. I just think it is neat that you know so much about these gods and all the stuff in your thread on the Japanese.
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It's a hobby and personal and growing topic of interest. It gives me insight into other cultures and perspectives that I normally wouldn't have. I have an affinity for the Brahman religions in particular (which spread all the way to Japan and beyond), but I've studied most religions to some extent. I don't consider myself an expert, as evidenced by my self-correction with Brahma/Brahman.
 
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