I am a Christian. Yet I have questions.
When I talk with fellow Christians, they often mention going to heaven and wanting to be there.
So then I ask myself... what does the word "heaven" mean to them?
Here is a list of what I assume they see....
1) To be with God who loves them dearly... i.e. to be in a place where they can be loved unconditionally.
2) To be in a place that is naturally beautiful, peaceful, pristine, pure, and secure.
3) To be in a mansion with all the trimmings of wealth.
4) Where you can live forever in a youthful body without sickness or worry.
5) To be away from earth, wars, pollution, crime, and responsibility.
6) To live forever with youth and vitality with the job of taking care of the earth and all its creatures.
Then there's other perceptions of heaven....
1) 21 virgins
2) Be at the right hand of God.
I would assume the visions of heaven are as varied as there are individuals on this earth.
My first impression of heaven was to be in church all day and night long. I didn't like that vision because the pews were rock hard, you had to sit still, be quiet, and behave. You also had to like what you were subject to. Being a kid wasn't consistent with the vision. Hell sounded worse. I was toast!!!
I'd like to get input on what you envision when you think of heaven.
