How should someone who's been Saved by the Light of Christ feel about Hindus? [Spirituality & Religion]

Despite what some people might think, being Christian doesn't mean that we believe Muslims and Jews go to Hell. Their hearts are in the right place, they've just decided to take an unnecessary detour but most of them will arrive at the intended destination (Heaven) eventually. But what about the Hindus?

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LadyGrace ·

No matter who the person is, or what faith, Jesus said not all lead to the right path. So the “eventually” theory won’t work, because that suggests one can earn their way to heaven, and that’s what Jesus said we cannot do.

biliousbluebarnacles · 22-25, M

@LadyGrace What about all the indulgences and various things that the Church over the years claimed to be absolutely necessary for salvation? Is that not also earning one's way in?

LadyGrace ·

Could you be more specific? God said we cannot get to heaven by any effort or works of our own doing, like trying to earn God’s favor, or trying to live a good life. Going to church with the idea, that will get you to heaven or working in the church in order to earn one’s way to heaven, will not get one to heaven. @biliousbluebarnacles

biliousbluebarnacles · 22-25, M

In the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church levied various church taxes against the laity claiming it would get them into heaven. Also around this time various Popes, most notoriously Sergius III, were buying their way into the papacy with money and influence and using their positions upon St. Peter's Throne to drink, gamble, and enjoy the company of ladies of the night.