I remember a certain statement from an actor (but I don't remember who!):
Depending on our faith, there are four things that can happen to us when we die. If there is a God and we believe in him we will go to heaven. If there is no God, even though we believe in him, we will not go to heaven. If there is no God and we don't believe in him, nothing will happen. However, if we don't believe in a God, and he does exist, then we will go to hell. Therefore, believing in God give us a better chance of what becomes of us after we die.
Although I think this thought may have come from a previous philosopher, I think the actor made a good point. The odds of getting into heaven are better for us if we do have a belief in God. However, does believing in God become the only factor in determining this? I think that the statement is too general because we can start to include other religions, one which follow different ideals or even more than one God. Even for people who are agnostic do not really fit into what this statement is saying. What do you think?
3 comments:
I think that you beat me to the punch by adding other religions into the mix. But here's one: What if God exists, you don't believe in God, but he's understanding (someone mentioned elsewhere 'merciful')?
this blog is great its valid bcuz it holds true through many aspects. i like what the professor commented. i also wonder what if the othe religions are right, will he be mercicful of christains or cathloics?
I see the point you are giving but I just want to start off by saying that I don't think it is right to believe in God to go to heaven. We should just want to be with Him if we believe in Him. Anyway, I see what you mean and like I have said before, we will be judged individually.
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