A Christian Woman Thinks (And It's Dangerous)

Hard Questions

My boss is an atheist - although he's on the fence lately about whether there is a God or not. But for sure he doesn't believe in heaven, hell, or a life after this one (so I wonder, if he comes to believe in God, where does this God he thinks about live? But that's another topic).

Having said all that, he is fascinated with the topic of religion, and he knows quite a bit about it - just not personally. And he loves to ask hard questions.

Today's hard question: do people in primitive parts of the world who are never exposed to the Bible or who have never heard the Gospel get into heaven? After all, it's not their fault they didn't know about God, how could they make a decision for or against Him?

The Bible tells us if we do not praise God, the very rocks will cry out His name. A lot of us are living out homestead dreams, and are surrounded by the beauty of God's creation. I think at some point in everyone's life you question where all this came from, and how we got here, and even more important, what happens to us when we die. It doesn't matter if we see it in print or not, our souls cry out to know the Creator. And you can not deny the Creator's works show the splendor of His glory.

So primitive native or not, you have to judge for yourself whether you believe, or not believe.

How about the old testament people? Before Jesus came in the flesh, Abraham knew God and he was justified by his faith in God. So he went to heaven.

How about babies who die, or those who are mentally disabled? Unless they can make a conscious decision to deny God, I think Jesus's grace is sufficient for them, too.

It's a tough question. Could you answer it? Do a search on your favorite search engine. Type something like, who gets into heaven? or will people who don't know the Bible go to hell? You'll get a whole plethora of thoughts on this topic.

I'm wondering, Ellen, if you get any hard questions in Kenya? What are the obstacles to faith there?

Did anyone see the movie End of the Spear about the missionaries who were speared to death? Those folks were as primitive as they come, and even they had belief in a GREAT GOD, something bigger than them, and in a good place after this life, which they hoped to get to. They called it jumping the great boa. Do a search on that movie, too, it's a great story.

Good night, friends -

I love your blog!

{ 10:06, Monday, July 31, 2006 } { Posted by Toddlerseverywhere }

I would love to know how to change the graphics on my blog, someone should write a weekly how-to on changing backgrounds etc. Are you the woman for the job :) ?
As for people that live apart from modern society and haven't had the Word of God preached to them. There are many missionary stories of God going ahead of missionaries, and them having an understanding of the one, true God. I think that the age of accountability mentioned in the Bible covers many areas, not just children but people which are mentally children.
It sounds like fun, I love the hard questions.
Blessings,
Tracy

Edited by Toddlerseverywhere on Monday, July 31, 2006 at 10:14

Those dumb natives or are they?

{ 01:30, Tuesday, August 1, 2006 } { Posted by kenyachick }

I think we think that just because people live in mud huts they are stupid and unphilosopical. All the tribes in Kenya have always beleived in a God and in evil, they might not have it right but they have respect for a higher authority. Does your boss? he thinks he is so smart he IS the higher authority. he ought to come here and see the faith of the believers here. They have no income s and their entire existence depends on the weather, yet they trust God to provide daily. And frankly I've seen him do it!!! So yes, I do believe they will go to Hell if they don't believe in sin and a savior. I didn't make the rules but I know we were told to GO (or STAY) and make disciples and Christians have been doing that ever since those words were uttered!! There is my preaching for the day!!!!!P>S. I love that fact that he is talking about these things with you, keep up the good work!!!!!!