A question for Christian parents: If you go to heaven but your children go to hell...will you be happy in heaven? Will it be paradise still?

@EarthlingWise What do you imagine lutherans to be like?

@Scribbles community-centered, bound by a book, that is supposed to contain everything you have to know, obsessed with sin and how much you can pay for it by being denied redemption? Am I anywhere near?

@EarthlingWise That's pretty spot on. I would include, "Very judgemental, but sometimes very kind." And also very patriarcal.

When problems arise in Lutheran churches or schools or daycares they often resort to "God will take care of it' and allow problems to fester and grow.

I would say the obsessed with sin is because at one point they would heavily imply that any unrepentant sin may doom someone to hell. That was a big thing in the 90's and early 2000's. Not as much anymore. I haven't heard that be a part of sermons in the last 8 years though. But then my attendence is pretty spotty. Also a lot of Lutheran schools got in trouble with the media around 15-20 years ago for being anti-gay and expelling pregnant unmarried students. So they eased on that a little. They've become more welcoming but to some people probably wouldn't be friendly or be welcoming to them or let them have any role of leadership or fellowship but they'd be accepted to come to church or a Lutheran school or to Bible class without much fuss.

@walabby

lol perhaps but that's beyond the scope of this question.

@Pikachu [quote] no one is yet in heaven or hell. Or almost no one [/quote]well there ya go , what are you worried about?

Edit ; have you ever considered that THIS might be hell?😏

@OogieBoogie

lol well just because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it's not a problem to consider.

[quote] have you ever considered that THIS might be hell?[/quote]

Again, not really plausible in the context of Christianity.
I think we'll have notice when the oceans turn to blood and a third of all life dies.

@Pikachu you know, considering the world right now, it might just happen .

@TheWildEcho

How could there be no sorrow or pain if you know your baby is in hell?

@Pikachu The whole concept of heaven and hell is human invention. I suspect that the reality is vastly different from that imagined..

@walabby I certainly agree that the reality will be vastly different from that imagined!!!

@Ferise1 I'm just repeating standard Christian dogma. It's not my fault that you're an ignoramus who was more intent on picking your nose in Sunday School and didn't pay attention to the teacher.

You're actually the worst person (or people) who ever lived. Every time I see your profile photo, I think of Hitler and Eva Braun. Or Hitler and Blondi.

@LeopoldBloom

Well if god is real then hopefully your friend is right lol

@sspec Nah, even Christians would find some kinda rationale, or expect forgiveness from Big Daddy .

@sspec

[quote]Hence, the thread closed for an Indian in me here.[/quote]

Sorry, i didn't quite follow that. Can you rephrase?

@EarthlingWise

[quote]even Christians would find some kinda rationale[/quote]

Well i'm expecting them to. I just want to hear what it is