Misconceptions About Heaven

One misconception about the afterlife is that God will send or horribly cast people into hell, but that is not the case. God actually does not send people to hell, but instead, gives them the option during their lifetime. It might seem hard to believe, but Pastor Willie George says, “hell is filled with people who want to be there” (George). This statement is

Is there indeed a heaven? A controversial question to ask, but it is asked by countless amounts of people. Certainly an unknown place, a mystery. Yet it’s glorified by many who have never been but they know about it and wish to make it there. There are numerous ways people depict heaven; some believe there isn't one, others think otherwise. For one thing, it’s where God awaits, in all his gloriousness waiting to welcome his children into his arms and home, after death. Heaven is a bright and wonderful place, everything that's light and superb, where access is granted to by following the almighty one's guidelines, unless they want to end up in Hell.

As humans, we are always imagining what our lives will be like when we die. While the depictions of what hell or heaven may be from the ancient times and now, what has stayed consist is the idea of an afterlife altogether.

In most religions, especially the Judeo-Christian faith, heaven or the afterlife is a place reserved for those who are able to somehow earn or receive an appointed place there during their life on earth. In the Christian tradition, those who attain eternal life are able to forgo the earthly pleasures that tempt them while they live, and form a separate entity that rejects carnality and remains obedient to God. While recognizing themselves as inherently sinful creatures, they seek to come as close as they can to the holiness of the divine during their life on earth, in order to reap the benefits after death. A separation from the world and an eventual

Only few people will truly find God and will go to Heaven. It is sad, but it is our duty as a Christian to guide other to Christ and to do our best to live by example. To live a Christ-like life. From then on, time can only tell

The afterlife became more universally acknowledged due to religion. Christianity, being a very popular religion and the one most accepted worldwide, does, in fact, believe in some type of afterlife. Although Christianity is divided into many parts with slightly different beliefs such as Catholics, Mormons, and more, the majority do believe in an afterlife including a heaven, where the deceased enjoy an eternity with God and loved ones. Due to the different beliefs between Christians, what is required to enter this heaven differs: a slightly less number of Christian divisions believe in hell, a place where sinners are punished for what they've done(religionfacts.com). Another monotheistic religion that believes in an afterlife is Islam.

One Sentence Summary: There will be no limit to the amount of people in heaven and these people will come from every country, culture, and land.

29:11), there are much more to be said about what happens to us after we die. As Christians, our belief affirms that there is eternal and abundant life after death for those who die in Christ (John 3:16, John 10:10). Referred to as heaven, this life after death is connected to the life, teaching, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The believer takes hope in knowing that this present life is only temporary but life with Christ is eternally. This believe in life after death, is symbolic of light and its triumph over darkness and that death does not have the final word (1 Corinth

Christianity believes in the rewards of heaven for all who accepts Jesus Christ as Lord, Savior, and son of the Most High God. Jesus shares with His disciples that He was going away to prepare a place for them, but would return one day to take them back (Jn 14:2-3). He makes a distinct separation that those who believe it Him would have a dwelling place in heaven. Contrarily, those who denounce Him would be judged and punished to hell.

Why does it bother you so much that I believe there is a heaven? I am not trying to convince you or anyone else that there is.

In addition, most religions like Christianity, Judaism, and Islam carry the concept of places for the deceased such as Heaven and Hell, and the afterlife. Roughly seven-in-ten Americans alone believe in Heaven and Hell according to a study done by Caryle Murphy with the the Pew Research Center. Usually when people carry these beliefs it’s from pure cajolery. Majority feel that religion just gives them reason. Except how can you direct your life in such a illogical path.

     I was raised as a Christian and believe in the tenets of the faith. I also know that many other religions also share the same tenets, while differing in there views of the afterlife. So I try to personally refrain from judging others ( and it is not easy). I do believe that what goes around comes around and if I want to be forgiven I must forgive. And when it comes to the afterlife that will hold true there too. So in conclusion the afterlife is a place of forgiveness and acceptance. A place of peace and love and glory. I read a statement from Joseph Cambell that I agree

In this method twelve factors were identified about beliefs about afterlife. Three of the major factors were that 12.1 percent believe in Heave and Hell. 7.9 percent believe in reincarnation and 6.6 percent believed that there ate material objects and sexual desire in the after life. The gender differences that were found are that men are not less likely to believe in afterlife but they were less likely to believe in Heaven, reuniting with loved ones, communication with the living and request for forgiveness before death. Men were more likely the women to believe that there are material objects, that spirits have human form, that there is pain, hunger, thirst and that rituals carried out after death are important. The religious differences they found were that Protestant students were less likely to believe in life-after-death then Roman Catholic students. On the other hand, Protestant students were more likely to believe that there is Hell and that forgiveness needs to be requested to get into Heaven.

Some follow a very traditional belief that heaven is a wonderful garden paradise where they will live for ever with God and Jesus. These people often believe that hell is a real place where people will suffer eternal

     Many people wonder if heaven exists, and if so, what it consists of. There are many theories that will tell you different stories of heaven. In the bible heaven it is named Eden, where man can walk and talk at the side of God. Heaven is an intangible place where only the true ideals of life can be realized. On earth there is no way to know the true meaning of life. People can never fully comprehend the reason behind existence. The human world is full of many outside sources, such as evil, corrupting many lives. There will never be peace on earth due to that corruption. Many people are envious of other lives and are bound by senseless ideals. They spend much of their life with the want for