esp if you’re one of the devout ones who think they’ve been really good

  • Flax@feddit.uk
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    6 months ago

    Orthodox Christians believe that everyone has sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God, that the punishment for sin is death, Jesus is the only way to The Father and the way or forgiveness of sins. It’s not everyone. If everyone went to heaven that would mean sin would go unpunished.

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      6 months ago

      Punishment is a part of catholic dogma, and makes no sense if you think of God as absolutely good and loving.

      If we have allowed our hearts to be purified, then God’s presence will be healing, joyful, and life-giving. If we refuse God’s healing embrace, then His love will burn like fire, “for our God is a consuming fire” (Deut 4:24, 9:3, Isa 33:14, Heb 12:23)

      https://www.orthodoxroad.com/heaven-hell/