Actually, if the Eskimo in question had been told but didn't understand, he would still go to heaven. Anyone of another religion can still get to go to heaven actually, because the sin has to be fully known to be an actual sin. The only people who are going to hell for being a different religion are the ones with full knowledge of the faith and God's love, and still reject Him.
TL;DR Every radical preacher you see on the street is lying to you.
Actually @barbaragordon, the Bible states that God is evident through his creation, and there is no excuse. Romans 1:19-21 is a good place to start in this topic.
@changetheworld You're right! There is no excuse for turning away from God ON PURPOSE. Most who hear about God and still reject him however, don't know the true God. I'll take a moment to inform you of the requirements for a sin. It must be FREELY CHOSEN, so if someone turns away from God due to societal pressure, it doesn't count. Additionally, it must be FULLY KNOWN. if you don't fully know God, you don't fully know what you're doing when you turn away from him. The only reason God sends anyone to Hell for turning away from him is when they truly know him, and they and God both know that they would be happier in Hell than with him.
TL;DR Blah blah blah, I know way too much about Christianity.
So somebody comes up to me and says worship me because I created you.
Fuck you how do I know you created me?
You gotta trust me or be tortured for eternity.
Do you have any proof?
I sent my son to do miracles.
I didn't see it
It happened a long time ago
Then how do I know it happened?
I had a book written about it
I know of a book written about Harry Potter
But my book is sacred
How so?
Because I said so
You know what I see the truth now
Ah, thank you my child for your faith
You are just an egotistical twat who only exists in books
Why do you think this?
Well the Roman's have no records of Jesus and the bible mentions the Romans a lot
Well I... Uh
And no other nation has ever heard of Jesus when he was alive
That's because-
Also why did you create only creatures that existed under the last few thousand years
Nothing existed before that time
What about Saber Tooth Tigers, Mammoths, and Fucking Dinosaurs
What are those?
My point
Look Spidey, I like you man, I really do. But that contributed absolutely nothing to the conversation at hand. Maybe try another thread next time?
Oh and don't worry, based on your comment you obviously don't know too much about who God really is, so you can still get to heaven.
@needmorec4 That isn't even remotely close to what I said. That is, in fact, the exact opposite of what I said. You can choose whether or not to educate yourself, but even if you choose not to learn you can still get to Heaven. Also, did you read a single word of my comments before replying? This is the exact kind of misinformation I'm trying to correct.
Then why cant u just make a conscience choice to not learn about it and then going around fuckin bitches and Killin people and still get to heaven? 99% you are, on some level within the catholic churches teachings morally required to "develop your conscience" especially if you're aware you're ignoring it or if you're an adult in the church
Think of it this way. You have the chance to get to know a guy who can give you a million dollars if you be his best friend. Some people will try to get to know him, and they'll get the money. Others may not want to risk it, thinking he might not be the kind of person they want to be friends with. They'll get the money too, because the guy knows that there's still a chance they'll be his friend. But the people who get to know him and decide they don't want his company or his money are the only ones who get nothing, because they and the guy both know they'll be happier without the reward and each other.
Does that help explain?
@needmorec4 Because those are separate sins. Loving God isn't a free pass into heaven. Nor is being ignorant of him. What you do in life still matters, and sons like those are what's known as mortal sins which, if you don't repent for them, are essentially a one-way ticket to hell. So sorry mate, just because you choose not to get to know God doesn't mean you can just waltz around wreaking havoc.
@barbaragordon, I believe your definition of sin and your theology on this topic is 100% wrong. HOWEVER, I did not realize you were coming from a catholic standpoint, and believe that is where the difference in our theology is coming from. Also, I am curious as to why you said you know so much about Christianity. Do you have some sort of special education?
Actually yes! I've been going to Catholic school my whole life, and theology classes are mandatory. Additionally, I ask way to many freaking questions and bug the crap out of my teachers. It's nice to actually know what exactly your religion believes so you can decide whether or not you agree.
I am protestant, have attended church in a couple of denominations, and my current church is "non-denominational." My father is a pastor, and I grew up in the church. I also have a Bachelor in Bible.
Yeah, that's what I was asking. Sorry, suck at words sometimes :P
But that sounds so cool! I have a weird obsession with learning about religion. My proudest achievement is getting a gold medal in the National Mythology Exam, so that probably says a lot about me...
TL;DR Every radical preacher you see on the street is lying to you.
TL;DR Blah blah blah, I know way too much about Christianity.
Fuck you how do I know you created me?
You gotta trust me or be tortured for eternity.
Do you have any proof?
I sent my son to do miracles.
I didn't see it
It happened a long time ago
Then how do I know it happened?
I had a book written about it
I know of a book written about Harry Potter
But my book is sacred
How so?
Because I said so
You know what I see the truth now
Ah, thank you my child for your faith
You are just an egotistical twat who only exists in books
Why do you think this?
Well the Roman's have no records of Jesus and the bible mentions the Romans a lot
Well I... Uh
And no other nation has ever heard of Jesus when he was alive
That's because-
Also why did you create only creatures that existed under the last few thousand years
Nothing existed before that time
What about Saber Tooth Tigers, Mammoths, and Fucking Dinosaurs
What are those?
My point
Oh and don't worry, based on your comment you obviously don't know too much about who God really is, so you can still get to heaven.
Does that help explain?
But that sounds so cool! I have a weird obsession with learning about religion. My proudest achievement is getting a gold medal in the National Mythology Exam, so that probably says a lot about me...