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Originally Posted by Byte1
Reading through all the answers, it appears that one will not have to worry about Heaven being over crowded. Of course, this is just my opinion, because it may also just mean that many "believers" are just not into these discussions on controversial subjects.
Perhaps another appropriate thread would be titled "what is Faith?" More than half the answers on this thread seem to indicate a huge lack of FAITH.
What have you lost for accepting GOD's gift?
I apologize for the long post. It was not my intention.
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Don't apologize, I thought you expressed yourself quite well. And don't worry about over crowding in Heaven. According to one old tv evangelist, only 144,000 Kings and priests are all that are getting in.
"Seem to indicate a huge lack of FAITH." Do not confuse faith with religion. Just because one does not exhibit your brand of Christian faith, does not mean they are without faith. I, for example, have absolute faith that when I am dead, the energy in this body which powers my brain which creates the sense of self, or ME, will be dispersed into the ether and I will be no more. The best sleep never known by a living person. Yes, "never".
Even atheists have faith that God does not exist. I consider myself a "spiritual agnostic". My way of saying that I don't believe in God or any god(s) in the traditional sense. But, I do believe or suspect that there is something more, unknowable, inconceivable, without thought or emotion for us, unlike the gods of human religions.
As for accepting God's gift, I say "Thank You". But I don't think he is likely there to hear. And, after all, a true "gift" is something given without thought of reward, praise or even thanks. A true gift comes with No Strings Attached!
Peace! 🙏