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Harry Bosch · 07-08-2004, 08:23 AM

I have a simple question. Most of the literalists here think that there are only two alternatives: heaven or hell. And that the only way to heaven, is through the son, Jesus Christ. My question: what about people who die who never had a chance to believe in Jesus or who never even heard of him? My first example would be babies who die in infancy. Secondly, what about all the people who lived in Africa, South America, North America, Australia, Asia, and all the islands in between since the 1700’s. Are they currently rotting in hell?

Amaleq13 · 07-08-2004, 09:03 AM

Stinger,

I was going to move this to GRD where it seemed more appropriate but I see that you posted it there as well. I'm going to close this one since it doesn't appear to have anything to do with Biblical Criticism & History.

07-08-2004, 08:23 AM	#1
Harry Bosch Contributor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northwest America. Posts: 11,408	Simple Question I have a simple question. Most of the literalists here think that there are only two alternatives: heaven or hell. And that the only way to heaven, is through the son, Jesus Christ. My question: what about people who die who never had a chance to believe in Jesus or who never even heard of him? My first example would be babies who die in infancy. Secondly, what about all the people who lived in Africa, South America, North America, Australia, Asia, and all the islands in between since the 1700’s. Are they currently rotting in hell?

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07-08-2004, 09:03 AM	#2
Amaleq13 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 7,816	Stinger, I was going to move this to GRD where it seemed more appropriate but I see that you posted it there as well. I'm going to close this one since it doesn't appear to have anything to do with Biblical Criticism & History.

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