Is There Any Reason That I Would Want To Go To Heaven?...

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   getitriteposted 9 years ago

   Is There Any Reason That I Would Want To Go To Heaven?...
   
   Is there any reason other than...the other choice is Hell?  I have no desire whatsoever to go to such a place that is described in the Bible as Heaven.  To me it is just the lesser of two evils.  I couldn't imagine worshiping some master everyday for eternity. That's perpetual slavery...to a master who did all those unjust merciless things depicted in the Bible. How Grim.  I could never feel comfortable.  Why do people convince themselves that they really want to go to such a monstrous place?   
   
   

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   manatita44posted 9 years ago

   Is there? If you feel fulfilled Getitrite, then perhaps there is no reason to. Is you life peaceful, happy and satisfied? Where then is the need to speak of this? Do you feel something missing?
   
   Come to think about it, why even the fear of hell? Are you ok? Is there a problem? Many questions here. I have every confidence that you can answer them yourself. Much peace.

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      getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Manatita, Did you ever think that I'm just looking for answers to see what kinds of fallacies will be used to justify a desire to go to Heaven. I need input from people, to see if anyone has any logical answers. Everyone wants to change the question.

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   tsadjatkoposted 9 years ago

   
   
   I think there are, no, not I think... There are many reasons why you should want to go to heaven and they all are so much more meaningful than the narcissistic reasons you sight for not wanting to go there...however with the attitude you have you won't have to worry about it because the reasons you cite for not wanting to go to heaven are exactly the reasons you will wind up in hell. The people who get to go to heaven are the ones who “get right with God” by beginning a relationship with Him through His Son Jesus Christ.
   
   How about:
   
   I want to go to heaven to see people i miss, and continue relationships with the people I love.
   
   I want to go to heaven so I can be free of the fear of death.
   
   I want to go to heaven to see my father. http://www.housetohouse.com/HTHPubPage.aspx?cid=8188
   
   There will be plenty of room in heaven. Our heavenly Father will make provision for all who will be saved. On the saddest of sad nights Jesus said, "In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. . . . And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also" (Jn. 14:2,3). The beauty of heaven is beyond compare.
   
   And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away" (Rev. 21:4). "And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there (Rev. 21:25).
   
   But wait just a minute getitrite, who are you kidding? You don't believe in God, you don't believe in Heaven or Hell and so certainly you can't even begin to understand or study or examine things you don't even believe exist and it is easy to see from your rhetoric you have no desire to understand Christianity or you would never pose such a stupid question comparing Heaven to evil, condescendingly implying there is no reason to want to go to heaven.
   
   Maybe you should rethink your behavior instead of putting your narcissistic ignorance and condescension on full display as it is not becoming. You may think you are the God of your life but you will have a rude awakening when it ends.

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      Link10103posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      You do realize this comment is incredibly offensive and consists of personal attacks right?
      You also seemed to have proved a point I don't think getitrite was even trying to make. Bravo.

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      connorjposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      You have "nailed" it!

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      Lybrahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      AMEN to this answer--it should be voted "best answer."  I hope it sheds some light your way...

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      tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      You can call it what you want - If calling a spade a spade, telling it like it is offends you you need to get a thicker skin. What I said is nothing more than justifiable observations based on more than just this Q&A but the usual writings by GIR

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      Robert the Bruceposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Tsadjatko is obviously relishing the thought of Getitrite and many others "ending up in Hell." He takes pleasure from the thought of people being tortured forever in flames. He demonstrates the inner thoughts of a cruel and sadistic person.

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      tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Surprise, out of nowhere, RTB putting words in peoples mouths & basically lying with every stroke of his pen, never addressing the Q&A but trolling for Christians to bash venting his suppressed anger. Why dignify his comments with an answer?

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      getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      tsad, Wow!  Sorry this question caused such intense cognitive dissonance.  That was just a rant, and answered absolutely nothing.  But maybe it assuages the cognitive dissonance when insulting me and threatening me with hell.  Chill out my friend.

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      tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      If you knew anything about God, Heaven and hell you would never accuse me of threatening you with hell which I did not do..I merely told you explicitly what the Bible says: reject God and you will spend eternity in hell not a threat, the truth.

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      getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      tsad. Sorry but that sounds kinda comical. It seems that the only reason that believers THINK they want to go to heaven is that its been programmed into us...and the fear of hell!  No logic employed. In fact, logic is this question's  worst enemy.

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       Link10103posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       I semi want to know what the comments say to be honest.
       
       But then again, my blood pressure shouldnt jack up so high for someone as young as myself. I already seem to have gray hairs...

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Link, It's amazing how someone can look right at the description of a monster, and declare that it is a description of a loving being...plus  slavery is seen as freedom.  Pretending to like things they don't...because some despot is always watching.

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       JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Best answer!! Don't you love the trolls tsad?

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       You don't have a contact email so I'll answer your fan mail here "I have never delete any comments,no matter how adamantly I disagree.It was probably admin. "This is simply not true my friend.Administration doesn't delete answers or comments.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       tsad, you have leveled accusations against me that are patently false. Again, I have never deleted a comment or answer...EVER!  If I had, I would admit to it. . Make sure you find out what ACTUALLY happened first, before convicting me. Thank you

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       So tell me if you haven't deleted my 5 comments where did they go? Are you moderating your Q&A properly. I am told sometimes a comment is moderated to spam if I am behind a a special firewall and you have to change that to show the comment.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks for researching that.  I have never seen that happen before, but that is most likely the problem.  I will attempt to fix it.

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       JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       This is indeed the case tsadjatko. The Op is responsible for letting Hubpages know if your comment is spam or not. All one must do is mark it as spam and it goes away. Very convenient.. huh my friend?

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Well I apologize getitrite for assuming you deleted them purposely. I've never encountered this on my own Q&As either. I don't mind if you delete this and my last two comments about the deletions since hey are  a distraction to your topic.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       JT, the first time I saw the spam button, I hit it and the RED MESSAGE didn't go away.  So I figured it was something that Admin was monitoring. I now know that it takes a few minutes for the RED MESSAGE to go away. NO MALICIOUS INTENT ON MY PART.

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   Lybrahposted 9 years ago

   It won't be like "being a slave."  God loves you.  You should accept His love, while it is still being offered.  Otherwise, it is the lesser of two evils---you will be on fire for eternity and that fire will never be consumed.

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      Robert the Bruceposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Lybrah, the immorality of eternal, flaming torture should be enough to convince anyone that it's false. Our conscience tells us Hell is wrong. If there were a Hell, then no human being could ever be as cruel and sadistic as the god you describe.

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      Aime Fposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Why would an otherwise completely moral person who did good things in their life burn in eternal hellfire just because they didn't believe in God? That hardly seems loving.

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      getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Librah, This is exactly what I was talking about.  I said in my opening that I need another reason beside  "going to Hell " 
      Take away the threat of going to Hell...would you still want to go to heaven for eternity with the God of the OT?

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      Link10103posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Because they choose to send themselves to hell Aime, which basically absolves god of any blame in that regard.
      At least that is the answer Lybrah gave when I asked her the same thing. Dont know if she will stick to it or something else will pop up.

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      getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Lybrah, No offense but... Any devout Christian could rattle off such irrelevancies.  These things you speak of have not been shown to exist in reality. Your comment is negated because of lack of credibility.  You have no answer to the question. No.

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      Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      she has a perfect "answer" to the question, get. You just don't like it, eh.

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      Link10103posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I am quite surprised at the acceptance of this "believe my specific god or burn forever" mentality on this thread.

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      getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Jack, You obviously have taken off your critical thinking cap if you think that her woefully inadequate answer was PERFECT. Why should I accept love from someone(JESUS) who I would rather not be bothered with-just because he threatens me?

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      Lybrahposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      No one is threatening you.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Librah, of course its a threat. What if someone, u didn't really care for, tried to get you to love them? And after you told them that you were not interested, they began threatening that your life was gonna be made horrible because of your decision?

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       Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       you have the choice, get. If you don't like the consequences of the choice you make then that is on your shoulders... not mine, lybrah's, your mother's, or anyone else's. But it's fascinating how hard you kick against that choice, eh.

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       Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       I am sorry, get... when you posted "I" in the title I thought it meant you and not some anonymous other person who happens to be named I. My bad. My "proof" is to simply encourage folk to read the Bible. That is more than sufficient.

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       jlparkposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Actually, if you think it about it - it's abusive. Loving someone because you are told you have to, or you'll be forever tortured? We'd tell people to run from such a relationship if it were humans. Not judging, just..an observation.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Jack, you have done nothing but create a diversion here.  This is not about me, but about this wonderful savior that has all the attributes of an egomaniacal abusive stalker. Where is your proof that this is NOT the attributes of an abuser?

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Jack, Reading the Bible has actually been the reason why many folks have become atheists. Plus, if the Bible was the answer, then there would be consensus with ALL belief, instead we have 30000+ denominations. Your recommendation fails miserably

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       Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Again... their choice.... and the failings of "people" have little to nothing to do with the wisdom and truth found in the Bible.

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   Jack Burtonposted 9 years ago

   "master ..."
   
   There's your problem right in front of you. A weak, uninformed and totally bogus concept of what God really is and why he is worthy of worship.

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      tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      My sentiments exactly!

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      getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Jack, so where are you getting your information?  Mine came from the Bible.  All of these answers just seem to be mere evasive maneuvers, trying desperately to spin evil into good. splendid display of  kill & discredit the messenger.  Brutal deni

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      Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Let's be frank, get. U are not "getting your info" from the Bible. U had preconceived bias and then went looking for them to be fulfilled. If you've actually read the Bible then U have the info you need. The onus is on you... not me to spoonfeed U.

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      Link10103posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      If get is to be believed on another post, he was raised Pentecostal if I remember correctly.
      
      Wouldn't that be funny

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      getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Jack, you have no information about my knowledge. Hence, you cant honestly assert that I have not gotten my information from the source that I have cited(the Bible)
      It seems that the real reason you slander is because you disagree with honesty.

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      Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      You didn't get your concept of "master" as you believe it to be "out of the Bible" since it doesn't appear in there as such. That comes from your fevered imagination...

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      Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, people can attempt to make the Bible say what ever they want it to say, the same as some people can declare that black is white and wrong is right. That doesn't take away from the intrinsic truth of what the Bible DOES say. Again, your choice.

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      Link10103posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      So...ignore the bad, follow the good, yet still insist the Bible is wholly good.
      Cherry picking in a nutshell. The first 2 wouldn't be much of a problem without the third.

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      getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Jack, it is apparent that people can make the Bible say anything that they want it to say, as long as it fits at least loosely into the indoctrinated directive...a directive that compels you, even against your own logic to believe that this is 478AD.

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       Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       the Bible is a history book with people behaving both good and bad. No one I know "ignores" the bad. But it is your choice. eh. No one is going to make it for you... or answer for your choice. We stand in judgement for ourselves and our decisions.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Some believers like to keep talking about CHOICE. Ironically, believers don't make their own choices in the matter of faith, but allow others to make their choices for them. They submit to the indoctrinated stimuli from the herd.  That's not a choice

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       Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       well, we are down now to the best that get can do.

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   SirDentposted 9 years ago

   No pain, no sickness, no sadness, always happy, always full of joy, always in the presence of the creator of the universe, never growing old, never dying. 
   
   Jesus loves you and God the Father loves you.

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      getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      SirDent, But it seems that the God of the OT is not capable of such a task. Look at all the bumbling mistakes He made with His earthly creation. Having to destroy most of the population, ultimately ending in the torture & murder of His own son.

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   Castlepalomaposted 9 years ago

   Can't anyone worship the Sun, and accept that we are all stardust?
   
   Fire is the source of life, not be mean- to suffer for forever for
   Or to live upwards for the few to be sooo cool in the clouds.

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   Jackie Lynnleyposted 9 years ago

   You are confusing damnation with salvation; there is a big difference and God has told us we cannot even imagine the wonders of what He has prepared for us for He loves deeper than anyone and if we would give good things to our children just think how much more He will give to His, Him master and owner of all things. We will be part of His Son Jesus and have all that He has.  We couldn't imagine ever being any better off. When you have all you could ever want or imagine I don't think it would be so hard to praise and be thankful. It is free and Jesus died for us just so we could have it. Time will be up soon. Better get on board! Hope you will.

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      getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Really, Are we talking about the same God who had to drown all of His children because of His bumbling errors? How does that fit with your assertions? If He couldn't get this world right, why should I have any confidence in Him in the next world?

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      lone77starposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Good, JL.
      
      Getitrite, you really have some strong ideas about the Bible that miss the mark by several parsecs! The Flood was an act of Love, because His children are made in His image. (Hint: And He is not Homo sapiens.) Need another hint?

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      getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Hint?  NO!  What I need is some truth. But that seems just too difficult to attain when asking these questions.

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   Arachneaposted 9 years ago

   For some, heaven, paradise and other words for the reward in the afterlife, is a place that is better than here. It gives hope to those who find it awful living in this life. However, if you're content with your present existence in this before-death life, no, there wouldn't be.

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      Darrell Robertsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I like your answer, short and right on the money.

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    lone77starposted 9 years ago

    If you interpret something incorrectly, then you can have all manner of interesting misconceptions about a spiritual state of being.
    
    You don't understand the Bible (and neither do most people -- believers and non-believers alike), because too many interpret it literally.
    
    The first five books of the Bible (and possibly more) were written in code by Kabbalists. In fact, 15 years ago, I discovered the Kabbalistic "Tree of Life" matrix embedded in two chapters of Genesis.
    
    So, your assessment of a "monstrous place" is a delusion.
    
    What is heaven?
    
    Heaven is a state of being without self-concern and having love and compassion for others. When you do this, then you are already worshiping Love (God). Every other belief you have about this topic is a gross misconception.
    
    You don't have to wait until you die to go to heaven. As Jesus said, the Kingdom of Heaven is within you already.
    
    Those who are blinded by their own Ego cannot see it or feel it.
    
    Heaven is unlimited pleasure, unbounded existence, complete perception and connection to the force which guides and binds the physical universe. Pretty cool, actually.
    
    The real monstrosity is the need to cling to Ego (self-concern), which is the source of all evil and suffering. But the choice is yours.
    
    http://perceivingreality.com/

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       Say Yes To Lifeposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Your answer reminds me of this hippie song:
       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqqN0_WCS28

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       lonestar, that is all opinion, based on nothing but dubious words, written in a book that has not been proven to be relevant in reality at all...no matter what kind of twist you put on it, or how strongly you want to believe it...sorry

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    peeplesposted 9 years ago

    I was once told that if a rapist was truly sorry and asked god for forgiveness that he would be forgiven and could go to heaven. So a rapist would be in heaven with his victim. When I heard that I decided the place wasn't for me! I will be content as ashes floating and dissolving into the ocean. That's a good enough eternity to me!

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Furthermore, if the rape victim does not accept Jesus before she dies, the rapist will get to watch her get thrown into the lake of fire, to be tortured forever.  That makes perfect sense.

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       Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       The Bible is clear... ALL of our supposed "righteousness" compared to the holiness of God is as nothing more than filthy rags. Your "yardstick" for measuring your personal goodness -- no matter who you are -- falls far short of what reality is.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Jack, I'm pretty sure that's not reality at all.  It is however morally reprehensible. To accept this as justice, I would have to be completely fearful of, and subjugated to a ruthless immoral dictator, or be imbalanced in some way.

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       Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       git, you have a deeply lacking understanding of the sovereignty of God. This leads your imagination down strange and unfruitful paths that lead nowhere, and will ultimately prove nonproductive for you. Your major problem is with your willful pride

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       Link10103posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Soo...it's not wrong that a repentant rapist has a better shot at heaven than the non believing victim, Jack?

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Even worst than that, it is apparently ok to murder your son if God tells you to, because believers have to do EVERYTHING God tells them to do...even if its totally immoral..as morals are sacrificed because His ways appear foolish to us MORAL people.

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       Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       perhaps link can explain how one person has a "better chance" when both have an equal ability to make their own personal choice. And then get can explain just exactly WHEN a father "murdered" his son. With details. and specifics.

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       peeplesposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Rapist commits horrible act, your god accepts him, rape victim gives up on belief in a god and the god gives up on her and sends her to some place to burn for eternity. Yeah, that's really something to want to worship! Ridiculous!

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       Link10103posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Ahh, now I get it. A person's actions has no bearing on whether or not they are received into heaven but purely based on their choice to accept god.
       Heaven sounds pretty biased in the worst way possible

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        getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        Although God provides no evidence for His existence, He demands that we all be stupid and gullible enough to believe anyway, and if we don't we pay a uber horrific price. But He relieves himself of any responsibility of providing evidence. absurd?

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        Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. Romans 1:20

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        Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools. Romans 1:21-22

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        Darrell Robertsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        I even have to admit, I could not reconcile having a rape victim and the rapist in the same heaven, talk about ackward situation.  I would hope God would be kind enough to remove disturbing memories, if heaven is supposed to be a joyful place.

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        JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

        You people are getting Heaven all wrong. We will not be in our earthly bodies. We will not be influenced by anything but good! This world can be hell. That is why God has provided an eternity of paradise. No more hurting or pain.

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        getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        JT, Just being dead, we will "no longer be in our earthly body" and there is "no more hurt and pain"
        I don't need to go to Heaven for that to happen. And what makes you think that you will enjoy a life where there is nothing to offset GOOD?

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        JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

        That is not what my Bible tells me. Myself, I will trust in God.

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        Darrell Robertsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        It must be hard to imagine a world of only bliss, but many cultures speak of this place.  You got to let go of this human concept of life.  There is no need for  "bad".  How about only increasing "good". Spiritual bodies are eternal and blissful.

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        getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        JT, thanks for your testimony, however it is apparent that you have no answer for this question.  If your answer is to continually default to blind faith, then you cant possibly give a real honest answer.

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        JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

        If you want a concrete, positive answer; of course one cannot be given to you. It seems that many do not have the capacity of understanding "faith" and its benefits. Loving God and his son Jesus Christ is the "only" way to Heaven.

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        getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        JT, yours is a straw man argument. You are telling people how to get to Heaven, but I asked why would anyone want to go to Heaven, if there was no threat of Hell. I don't care anything about blind faith, just honest answers to the opening question.

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        JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

        At this point is when I must wonder who you are trying to convince; me or yourself?

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        getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        JT, if Heaven is so good, then why did a perfect angel as Lucifer rebel, knowing the consequences of his actions? Yet Heaven was not paradise  enough to keep him from rebelling.There was no devil whispering in his ear, so where did he get the impetus

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        Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        Former Atheist Academic Who Rejected God and Believed ‘Smart People Don’t Become Christians’ Reveals What Changed Her Mind Entirely
        
        http://tinyurl.com/pyotxpz

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        getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        Jack, Just because an educated person suddenly decides to indulge in an unsound delusion doesn't mean that there is anymore truthfulness to the nonsense taught from ancient holy books. It only confirms that the professor is intellectually dishonest.

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        Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        best you can do, eh, get?

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        getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        Jack, It seems that you constantly use this comment as a default, thinking that somehow your condescension makes your unsound argument superior. To those of us who are aware, we clearly see this as a desperate attempt to EVADE. Its the Best you got.

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        Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        I am always happy to leave it to the readers to determine if you make any sense. But it is fairly easy to point out their attention to the weakness and inabilities behind your posted words.

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        getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        Jack, since your Christian faith causes you to become insulting and completely unreasonable, I feel there is no way to actually  REASON with you. You have answered nothing, and have personally attacked me and others.No more, since this is my question

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        Jack Burtonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        I answered you well... you just didn't like the answers. You didn't post on here for dialogue, you were just looking for an avenue to bash Christians. I know that, you know that, and the readers know it also.

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    Darrell Robertsposted 9 years ago

    You raise a good question. I do not know many people in their heart who could say they want a master. So I am going to change the word to a Protector or Guardian. 
    
    I know that this is in the Christian section and I do not want to be offensive in any way, considering I stared off as a Christian Scientist.  That said, according to different traditions, "heaven" has different meanings, but all of them are better than here.  There are also different levels of heaven, so you may want to consider doing more research about heavenly realms. 
    
    I like your question because I had the same quesiton.
    
    Also consider that we may not have our memories of this life when we move on to the next world.  I hope I do not have mine, I want no recollection of this world when I am gone.  Just knowing that there is this much suffering is enough to make me think that this is a hellish world. 
    
    There is some good here, but if you study the Vedas of ancient India check out the description of heavenly realms, and even above the heavenly realms, there is the highest spiritual world. 
    
    Well,
    
    Good luck on your journey

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Darrell,
       Lets See...you said, " We may not have memories of this life"
       Isn't that about the same as being DEAD?

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       Darrell Robertsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Getitrite,
       I do not think so, a person with amnesia is not dead, they may be creeed out at first, but eventually they will build new memories, hopefully better ones. I do not want memories of this world when I am gone.  I only want bliss.

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    Old-Empresarioposted 9 years ago

    Getitrite, this is definitely one of those "You set it up and they'll knock 'em down" questions. I would have guessed 20 or more responses to it within three days.
    In my opinion, people want to go to heaven because they can't comes to grips with the fact that humans aren't special and that nothing actually happens to us after we die. It might be a miserable concept for some.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       I can understand having that view, but at least Heaven should be a place that one should really want to go to.  I think if there was a real reason that people REALLY wanted to go to the biblical Heaven, there would be no need for the threat of Hell.

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       Darrell Robertsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       All life is secial, human as well as animals.  The origin of life is a mystery, the purose of life is what we choose, and where we will go no one can say for certain.  There is no need to have a miserable concept if you choose the right path.

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       jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       It's strange how people build up a picture of the "god" they want to spend eternity with, but that picture is of one that's anything but the person you would want to know.  Absolute illogical nonsense.

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    JThomp42posted 9 years ago

    If you deny God; then you have nothing to worry about. Only those who accept God and his son Jesus Christ will be going to Heaven.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       JT. What do you mean,  "nothing to worry about "...?  Did you forget about Hell?  But could you tell me the reasons why I would actually WANT to  go to Heaven, if there was no threat of going to Hell?

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       JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       I meant you have nothing to worry about as far as going to Heaven. But, as you have mentioned; not I. There are other circumstances for not believing.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Why are these other circumstances tacked on?  Why shouldn't Heaven just be a place that people would just want to go to, WITH NO THREATS ATTACHED? How would someone with no desire for an afterlife feel about Heaven if there was no threat of Hell?

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       JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       My question is why would "anyone" not want to go to Heaven? Is there not people that you would like to see again? As far as the other choice you brought up; why would "anyone" choose to suffer for "ETERNITY?"

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       Link10103posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Why is eternal suffering even an option?

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       JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Sorry Link..... I choose not to interact with you.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Yeah there are people I would like to see again, but unfortunately they will not be in Heaven.  Some of my closest family members and dearest friends don't believe in deities at all. It would be miserable knowing they are suffering for all eternity.

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       JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Indeed it would getitrite.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       JT, In other words, you have no answer to this brutal injustice...and just choose to accept it, because you fear that you have to agree with a mad man dictator who's gleaning your every thought. Of course, might makes right.

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        Link10103posted 9 years agoin reply to this

        Ahh, legitimate question gets ignored again. Cool beans.
        Well, hopefully you can keep to it this time, since the last time you said that it didn't last more than 5 minutes. Nice talking with you JT.

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        JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

        getitrite.. let me ask you a question; where did the Sun come from? What about the moon and the stars? And do not give me gibberish about the "big bang theory" for it is just that a "theory!"

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        getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        JT, the Big Bang could possibly be all wrong. I can accept that...though it still has a semblance of plausibility.
        There are infinite possibilities as to the question of the origin of the Universe. Looking for answers in ancient books seems futile

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        JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

        getitrite.... so you cannot explain it? Well, being a Christian does not mean we have the answer to all of the questions you have about God. "Faith" is what makes your bond stronger with God. I would hope one day you will come to find him.

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        jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        JT, you would make a good washing machine, running on fuzzy logic....
        "Is there not people that you would like to see again?"  You and your friends will have no characteristics of this life....you will all be free spirits with no form!

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    gmwilliamsposted 9 years ago

    Most people want to go to Heaven after death.We're taught that Heaven is THE ULTIMATE GOOD &LIGHT. Heaven is the MOST POSITIVE of positives. There ARE those neutral,even hostile re: going to Heaven. read more

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Great article. I think most people's desire to go to Heaven..especially the Christian version...stems from a fear of Hell, and an irrational fear that death is final.

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       gmwilliamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       It certainly does.  Heaven is manufactured as a fear inducing premise.  The inculcation induces fear in the masses to lead a very fear based, half life.  Well, THAT'S a subject of another hub.

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    linfcorposted 9 years ago

    If there is no heaven or hell, then there is a void when your life is over. I certainly would hate to believe that as reality. If you believe that we are here just to mark time, then your life can have no purpose. I believe that we are placed here for a very specific purpose and that there is a reason that everything happens in our lives. The Lord is a loving entity that only wants the best for all of us. heaven is the next step in our existence, hopefully. It is a place, I believe of great joy in being in the presence of the Almighty. The best I can say, not being a preacher is that either you are 50% right or I am. Are you willing to take the chance that your observations are wrong. I wish you all the best in seeking you personal answer to this question

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       You do make a good point, if there is no God, no afterlife and this life is all there is there is no meaning to life, everyone's life is simply a culmination of chemical reactions that started millions of years ago (totally by chance) leaving a void.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       linfcor, but you are missing the point. I never said that there was no Heaven. Just that the Heaven depicted in the Bible is a horrible choice, especially if its the ONLY other choice. Now I realize that I am only choosing Heaven just to avoid Hell.

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       So then if you are saying assuming heaven and hell are real as described in the Bible why would you want to go there? That's a no brainer. But you go beyond that  "I couldn't imagine worshiping some master everyday for eternity."  you hate God.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       It is not possible to hate God, as there have never been any gods known to exist outside of the imagination. I do however hate the character invented by ancient ignorant savage goat herders. Of course that vile character is not a god at all.

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       How can you claim heaven might exist but God doesn't - you are not coherent.

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       JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       getitrite....... How can you possibly know that their were goat herders 2000 years ago? Have you met one or do you just believe that an ancient book that says so is true? You have "faith" in what you have been taught about goat herders? But not  Jesu

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       I f I remember correctly the eyewitnesses to Jesus and most recent "inventors" of God's descriptions were not shepherds at all but fishermen, a taxcollector, a tentmaker, maybe a noble. No  shepherds mentioned there, Coherent? NOT!

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Ignorant goat herders, fishermen, whatever. With all the plagiarism that went into producing the current Bible, it is way more likely that this is NOT the dictations from the mind of an omniscient being, but from ignorant humans pulling a scam.

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       GIR,these rants you express have been proven wrong by so many so often(by modern intelligent, educated people) I am surprised you cling to them actually making you look like THE ONLY ignorant one. Really man, give up your hate and do some research.

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        getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        tsad, it is amazing that the same HIGH standards that you are using to insult my intelligence, are the same ones that you refuse to employ when seeking truth about the existence of your God. Just show proof of your God, then you won't have to insult.

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        getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        tsad, Bullies think they can go around insulting anyone they want. What an evil, vicious immature mindset. But some people are not going to be intimidated by you. I despise bullies, therefore, you are not to post anything else here. And get some help

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        JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

        getirite..... you said you were not deleting answers? How is it that you could comment twice in a row then??

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        getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        Are you calling me a liar JT?  Is it because I am an atheist and disagree with you, or is there some other reason that you have decided to doubt my integrity?  I am willing to take a lie detector, because I know this is abject bias, on your part.

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        JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

        Just an observation. After one comments, they cannot comment again until someone else does.

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        Link10103posted 9 years agoin reply to this

        You actually can comment twice in a row by using a certain trick. I did it twice, at least on my phone. I figure its something not to do very often though.

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        jonnycomelatelyposted 9 years agoin reply to this

        @linfcor: "...If there is no heaven or hell, then there is a void when your life is over. I certainly would hate to believe that as reality...." so you build up your concept of god to suit your desires? Obviously!

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    Tikoiposted 9 years ago

    Well, you should. For it is a place where you can find peace and eternal life with our Creator who promised to save us from any harm. In there, you can't feel pain, sadness, sorrows, indesperate and down. All are rejoicing, as St. Augustine once said- "Our hearts are restless until it find rest in you Oh Lord." And that's why it was called PARADISE.

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       Link10103posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Well, there are plenty of other versions of paradise that promise the same or similar things. Why not follow those religions/gods?

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       I have no desire for eternal life, even if you claim it offers all those thing that you stated...if the God of the Bible is there. He is counter to all that you have stated. So your answer is based on presumption.  Now, do you have any other reason?

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    getitriteposted 9 years ago

    To tsad, and JT,
    At this point your behavior has made it impossible to have a mature civil discussion.  I asked a simple question.  You have no REAL answers, so you, somehow, think the best approach is to attack me, and others who don't share your beliefs.  That's not the way things work in the sane world.
    You want to point to the atheist on here as the evil ones, but not one atheist on here has stooped to the despicable level that we've seen by certain Christians. The bar that has been set for Christians is on the floor. Thank you.  It seems all one has to be is arrogant, dishonest and insulting, with absolutely no ability to argue in a civil manner...as long as he can parrot "Goddunnit"  Another reason I don't want to go to Heaven:  Exhibit A.
    And what's with all of these outright unfounded  and vicious accusations? Believe me, those are all not true. If your God was real, he would have told you that. The accusations that you have leveled against people are completely baseless, and when the person tries to explain what has REALLY happened, you automatically don't believe them, then go right on making up stuff to support your slanderous irrelevant charges...charging innocent people with doing things that they have no inclinations to do.  That is not the intelligent way to have dialogue.  That just shows that you have absolutely nothing to support your claims.  That's not the atheists fault.  That's the ultimate and inherent result of supporting a fraudulent premise.
    You have not convinced me that I would want to go to Heaven, if there was no threat of Hell...and now you just cant accept that you haven't...so like clockwork, the shenanigans ensue.
    The personal attacks have reached a level that I feel has gotten completely out of hand...and that has become the focus of this discussion.  And since I am the monitor of this question, my assessment is:
    
    You have nothing to add to this question, so I would ask at this time that you stop responding.

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       This"answer"demonstrates just how evil you are.Jt knew you deleted my comment.so by your own words "I have never deleted a comment or answer...EVER! If I had, I would admit to it."I would admit it?"integrity?You don't know the meaning of the word

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       tsad, I hope that is your last personal attack. One more and I will report this to Hubpages Staff. I am no longer amused with these hateful  juvenile attacks! Civilized men know the benefits of impulse control. Let It Go!

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       JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       I am more than happy distancing myself from this evil rhetoric that you are spewing getirrite. As far as "personal attacks" you are the one guilty of this. All that one can do is pray for you. If you want the debate to stop, close the question.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       JT, Debate? Don't make me laugh! Name calling and making false accusations does not make for a debate.That's what happens when you hafta think about your illogical beliefs. You become TERRIFIED, and resort to attacking the messenger. Utterly ABSURD

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       JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       I do not believe I have called you any names whatsoever. YOU are the angry one calling my God names and this is very offensive. Why can't you just let it go? You have made your point clear that you choose not to go to Heaven. Just let it go. Can you?

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       How is calling your God names a personal attack on you? This is just an imaginary character in an ancient book. I can attack this character all I want. You, on the other hand, have made direct personal attacks against me...a real person.

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       JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       About what?? Deleting comments? Or should we say letting HP do it for you when the question is awaiting moderation if it is considered by you as spam? A spade is a spade! Get over it. Let it go. Or is your conscience bothering you?

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       JT, what you are doing is profiling me.If a fellow believer had done the same thing that I did, you would immediately give him the benefit of the doubt, however your prejudice prompt you to hold me in unreasonable contempt. Some police do likewise

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       JThomp42posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Okay. Whatever you say.

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    starsofeightposted 9 years ago

    To make a point toward the normalcy of Heaven, Jesus once indicated, in one or more of the four gospels, that there was a possibility, in Heaven, to sit down and enjoy a glass of wine: in other words, 'I will not drink of this wine again until I drink it new in the kingdom of Heaven'.
    
    If there is a possibility of that particular normalcy, who knows what else will amaze us as less than Catholic. Another point is that those who are rewarded in Heaven, are rewarded with an extension of their normal occupations. This comes from several sources in the gospels and epistles.
    
    Farmers might be rewarded with the best farm ever, Doctors with unending patients. Writers may be given a constant stream of exciting inspiration, and explorers will never want for adventure. Who knows? I may be able to continue playing RPGs -- or better yet, Heaven may be an RPG, complete with non-stop one ups, gold, and armor. I may have waxed a bit fanciful, but just how over-the-top I am is anyone's guess.
    
    Your thoughts about the nature of God may have been heavily colored by Catholic tradition. I like to think of it in terms of the 1981 movie: "Quest for Fire". The clan huddled around the flame, kept it going -- their entire posture was one of natural, normal worship. Sure, It burnt things, and that was sometimes as useful as it was destructive. However, in the event of its absence, nothing in life meant more, or was more sought out.
    
    You seem to have an aversion to worship, as if it is an unnatural thing. In the Bible, Jesus cured ten men -- one of them returned to worship him. Here's the kicker: the nature of that man's worship was nothing more, and you can see it for yourself in black and white, nothing more, I say, than the attitude of gratitude.

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       getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Starsofeight, It seems that there have been several different descriptions of Heaven-within this discussion. Why is that? And yes, I do have an aversion to worship, because worship seems a very undignified admiration taken to a disturbing degree.

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       starsofeightposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Some people flee when no one is chasing them. I simply meant to counter your earnest concern with an overlooked fact: that being that worship and praise are human qualities, every bit as common and mundane as anything else you might do or say.

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