Talk Radio Ignites Religious Groups
But that’s what they’re teaching in the churches. So if you want to think through what this signifies, ask yourself this question: If you were God, is that how you would handle the issue? I mean, let’s say you’re God. And you’re holding a hearing to pass judgment on some ordinary guy who’s just died. Hear more talk radio on the Internet.
Could you see yourself saying to him: “Okay, let’s see. You helped the poor and sick. You were kind and generous and courageous. You did a wonderful job raising your children. You never harmed anyone or spoke ill of others (not even Michael Jackson). You made many sacrifices for the well-being of others. You were a real Mensch.
So, where shall we send you to spend eternity? Ah, let’s see, it says here you didn’t believe Jesus was the Son of God. Okay, that’s it! No more Mr. nice guy. I’m going to subject you to eternal misery and torture with no hope of redemption.
You’re going right to hell, Mister!” And as the heavenly guards drag the poor schmuck off he’s hollering out: “Okay, Lord. Sorry. I made a slight mistake in my reasoning. I’m willing to re-examine my opinion. Please, give me another chance.” And you (God) reply, “Sorry. Too late. Next case.”