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Debate:Should the first story of creation be read allegorically or literally? (view source)
Revision as of 14:07, May 5, 2009
, 14:07, May 5, 2009→Death before sin
If God created a world full of death, and called it good, how can we be sure there won't be death in Heaven?
If God created a world full of death, and called it good, how can we be sure there won't be death in Heaven?
:Interesting question, but I don't think the one follows from the other. Plus, Jesus promised 'everlasting life', and it is hard to see how that would be reconciled with the presence of death.
:Interesting question, but I don't think the one follows from the other. Plus, Jesus promised 'everlasting life', and it is hard to see how that would be reconciled with the presence of death.
:Death as it is here on Earth is a physical process. Heaven is a place for spiritual beings (God, angels, human souls) which do not die. Also, be sure not to be confused by the terms "spiritual death" and "second death." They are not like physical death, where a body ceases living and eventually rots away. Spiritual death is separation from God, but the spirit goes on existing. The second death is condemnation to Hell where, again, the spirit goes on existing. [[User:Jinxmchue|Jinx McHue]] 10:07, 5 May 2009 (EDT)