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Family members who have passed on

Ok, obviously none of us know (except God and my relatives and whoever's with them right now), where the relatives who have passed on are. But, I need to get this out, I need to tell somebody.

I've wondered before if I'm going to ever see them in heaven. My grandmas, my grandpa and pap pap (not my biological grandpa but I still love him) and other relatives. They died ether before I was born, young (except one grandma who died when I was like 13). I don't know if they were born again. The best I know is two of my grandparents were Catholic and I have my pap-paps bible next to me. But, for knowing their salvation-that I don't know. I know the other stuff is worthless (they were Catholic/pappy had a bible) without Jesus, I'm just wondering. Yes, I know it's not our place to judge, I just need to finally get it out instead of holding it inside.

Also, I need to get this off of my chest. I know salvation isn't dependent upon works. But, if someone died in the sin of homosexuality (I have no idea if she asked God to forgive her)...is there any hope? I know salvation is based upon Christ alone...I just really need answers. I know it's not our job to judge another's eternity. It'd be a relief talking to others about this/if an answer/s is possible.

And, since I'm on the topic. If there is someone, (she would have been my aunt) who died as a baby before/right after she came out of the womb, in heaven do you think she'd be a baby/older? Will Jesus let me know who she is in heaven? I know these are mainly opinions about the baby but I'm curious (and it helps get it off of my chest). Thanks for "listening"/reading.

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Permalink Reply by Tammy on April 28, 2012 at 3:25pm

The Catholicism is another discussion in itself. To make it short & sweet, being Catholic doesn't automatically make one a Christian. Their teachings are very deceptive on many issues. There are some Catholics who are Christians but mercy knows, they don't teach it.

As far as babies being in heaven, I think it's probably unanimous opinion that they are in heaven unless they are one who believes the Lord has pick & chosen who will die & go to heaven & hell & if He's not chosen that child to be with Him, he'll go to hell. I think this is called the Calvinist view. I don't know a lot about it because I don't agree with it so I don't bother to know what they say.

Seeing anyone in heaven is according to their salvation. Salvation is not dependent on works. Works should follow salvation because we're known by our fruits.

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Permalink Reply by feet breath on April 28, 2012 at 4:28pm

I know there's alot of deceptions with that religion...I know salvation is by Christ alone.

Sister, I want to friend invite. Is it ok if I tell you something personally in a message? I need to get it off of my chest...it has to do with this discussion but it'd be better in a message.

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