Perhaps the greatest question of faith is – “what lies beyond death’s door?” Whether a person has a strong faith or none, that question applies to all. Different denominations or even different beliefs share that same question. What is it … Continue reading
The core belief of just about any religion is the concept of heaven. The interpretation of that concept varies, and Christianity is no exception. Probably the most common fallacy in many of these beliefs is that heaven is a place. While … Continue reading
If you expect this posting to be a “how-to” on achieving perfection in your life, guess again. It ain’t gonna happen. From a religious perspective, achieving perfection is for the sole purpose of guaranteeing a pleasant existence in the afterlife. … Continue reading
There is no escaping the fact that the ultimate message of the Bible is that access to heaven after physical death is impossible for a sinful human without shedding the burden of that debt. Christianity is based on the concept … Continue reading
When we speak of heaven, we look to the skies. We do so without considering that, from the earth’s surface, “up” is actually any direction in space. Only when we leave the surface of the earth do we recognize that … Continue reading
One of the most obscure, yet over-quoted passages in the Bible, refers to “streets of gold.” At that point, many of us would say, “Okay, this is where I get off this train.” It would become another stumbling block in our … Continue reading
Most of us are aware that there are many other beliefs in the world besides Christian. It is estimated that there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world. And like Christianity, most of these alternative religions also believe that they alone … Continue reading
The ultimate goal of Christianity is to be admitted to heaven after our physical death. There, we expect to be reunited with loved ones who have passed before us, and live in peace and unending joy in the company of … Continue reading
What is paradise? What is heaven? What does it look like? One of the most obscure, yet over-quoted passages in the Bible, refers to “streets of gold.” At that point, many of us would say, “Okay, this is where I get … Continue reading
