Letters From Our Readers

“Do Good People Really Go to Heaven When They Die?”

Because you are so wrong on theological issues, I must insist that you remove me from your mailing list. This last issue (May-June) with the quiz on the back about heaven and hell was the last straw. I not only carefully read each passage you quoted, but also the context they were written in—and you were wrong in your conclusions virtually every time. I am embarrassed that you call yourself Christians, because you are not. I will be in heaven when I die. In fact, some of your people might be too, but that will be in spite of your teaching rather than because of it.

—R.M., Wausaukee, Wisconsin

On the contrary, the scriptures quoted in the quiz are quite plain and speak for themselves. It’s when we try to read preconceived —and nonbiblical—notions into the Scriptures that we find ourselves on biblically shaky ground.

I just finished reading “Do Good People Really Go to Heaven When They Die?” I cannot thank you enough for this article. That question has bothered me for years. Recently a close cousin was killed in a car accident. The question was even heavier on my mind then. After reading your article, I am relieved to know that there is more later—we just have to wait on it and we “sleep” until that day comes. I have no more fear of dying. I can’t put into words the weight you have lifted off of my heart. I have gone to several pastors and asked them to explain it to me in simple terms and all they would do is quote me some scripture. I left not knowing any more than when I went in. I must tell you that sometimes I had doubts about any kind of afterlife. But no more, you have saved me and now I can be assured that living a Christian lifestyle will pay off in the end. Thank you so very much!

—From the Internet

Anglican debate on premarital sex

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