>Mike, the context is somebody's earlier comment:
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>>>Yes, Heaven is an exclusive Christian place. Only those who place their trust in the work of Christ will be there. Other religions who refuse to accept Christ will not be there.
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>This is far from universal Christian doctrine... but I was responding to the suggestion that this is despicable. Why? Everywhere in the world we accept and expect membership rules and limitations on access, why is it so wrong for a Heaven that is reserved for those who are members? ;-)

Because there are lots of religions and lots of religious beliefs. I can't stand the view that there is only one right answer. When you get right down to it, none of us truly knows.

Mike