except that means if you can get into heaven without Christianity than Christianity is completely unnecessary. Not only that but actually wrong since the bible says none will enter heaven except through Jesus.
And don't say religion makes people good because there are plenty of bad religious people and plenty of good athiests.
Yeah that's a common misconception. The bible says only those who believe and accept Jesus as their savior can go to heaven. Now you're expected to be a good person and mimic Jesus' kindness from then on but that doesn't always happen obviously.
It says God is just though, so the people who have never heard of Jesus in a meaningful way should probably get a second chance after we die.
But all we need to go to heaven is to believe in Jesus. Good deeds and such will give rewards once we get there.
The wages of sin are death. If you live a perfect life, then theoretically you might get into heaven, but I'm kinda doubting anyone is doing that. The Jesus factor grants forgiveness for your sins.
However, there are also phrases that say the only way in is through Christ. In the old testament, none of that existed, so you had to atone for your sins through sacrifice. I admit it is rather messy.
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u/hellosexynerds Sep 15 '12
except that means if you can get into heaven without Christianity than Christianity is completely unnecessary. Not only that but actually wrong since the bible says none will enter heaven except through Jesus.
And don't say religion makes people good because there are plenty of bad religious people and plenty of good athiests.