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Manorfire · 01-03-2007, 02:34 AM

There are many abundant and varied conceptions of Heaven. Whether you believe it exists or not, what do you perceive the typical day would consist of? Are there certain tasks people must partake and a hierarchy to obey?

I've always imagined Heaven to be a place where I could do anything and everything. You know, acting out daydreams and stuff like that. But that is not what is referenced to in The Bible: Timothy 2:12 "If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him." So, are we to be so overcome with a God's glory that we can do nothing but worship them forever in some spiritually ecstatic state?

What if we're told "your job is to carry the throne of God around". Can we say "No, thanks. I'm gonna go {insert more entertaining venture here} for the next 4 thousand years". Would an almighty and loving God be a 'my way or the highway' type of ruler?

What about the loved ones you're reunited with? Is the family life you experienced on Earth recaptured in Heaven? Does God play the referee? If you picture Heaven as being a peaceful existence, you might want to think again!

Another thing I wonder: say Heaven is actually whatever we personally desire it to be - we have been sufficiently 'good' on Earth and have thus been duly rewarded with our own Nirvana. From high above, living in bliss, we look down on those we left behind. Generation after generation: you 'sit' with the rest of your family, like you used to around the TV, not missing a thing.

But wait...

Life for your family and friends on Earth has its ups and downs. Perhaps you watch them endure tragedy, helpless to support them or respond to their calls for you. You worry that they are not being 'good' enough and they don't even share your beliefs. When they die, their 'bad' spirits burn in the lake of fire for all eternity. Continually having to watch this happen to those you love would be a personal Hell, surely?

01-03-2007, 02:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Manorfire Upright Location: England	A Typical Day in Heaven There are many abundant and varied conceptions of Heaven. Whether you believe it exists or not, what do you perceive the typical day would consist of? Are there certain tasks people must partake and a hierarchy to obey? I've always imagined Heaven to be a place where I could do anything and everything. You know, acting out daydreams and stuff like that. But that is not what is referenced to in The Bible: Timothy 2:12 "If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him." So, are we to be so overcome with a God's glory that we can do nothing but worship them forever in some spiritually ecstatic state? What if we're told "your job is to carry the throne of God around". Can we say "No, thanks. I'm gonna go {insert more entertaining venture here} for the next 4 thousand years". Would an almighty and loving God be a 'my way or the highway' type of ruler? What about the loved ones you're reunited with? Is the family life you experienced on Earth recaptured in Heaven? Does God play the referee? If you picture Heaven as being a peaceful existence, you might want to think again! Another thing I wonder: say Heaven is actually whatever we personally desire it to be - we have been sufficiently 'good' on Earth and have thus been duly rewarded with our own Nirvana. From high above, living in bliss, we look down on those we left behind. Generation after generation: you 'sit' with the rest of your family, like you used to around the TV, not missing a thing. But wait... Life for your family and friends on Earth has its ups and downs. Perhaps you watch them endure tragedy, helpless to support them or respond to their calls for you. You worry that they are not being 'good' enough and they don't even share your beliefs. When they die, their 'bad' spirits burn in the lake of fire for all eternity. Continually having to watch this happen to those you love would be a personal Hell, surely? Last edited by Manorfire; 01-03-2007 at 02:37 AM..