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Originally Posted by Allie
Thanks for your insight, Acora 
I have assumed that Jesus being 'the way' is an indicator of behaviour/action rather than a theology.
Again - an aspect which arises from this and confuses.....where would the tenet you outline leave, say, Gandhi? Or indeed, any other man/woman who has done his/her best to lead a good life but happens not to be Christian?Being Hindu, Christian, Moslem, Jewish etc.. is often just as much of an accident of birth as being born Italian, French or British
Where does it leave say, the Magdalen nuns who worshipped Jesus whilst meteing out harsh and one might say, cruel, punishments to young women?
As mentioned, like yourself I do not disparage anyone's belief system - I am interested in the apparent 'grey' areas |
I cannot speak for Gandhi's ultimate being - I can only speak of what I know.
There are no grey areas. The nun's will not escape God's judgement - that is clear. Faith is not a 'Get out of jail free' card that allows one immunity from judgement.
It is my opinion that true faith, humility and submission to God's will would preclude any real believer from committing such atrocities.
As for geographic location? It was written that Jesus will only return after his story was taught in every nation. Everyone on Earth get's to choose whether or not they will follow.
Everything else God will sort out to perfection. My job is to work on my own salvation and help others along the way.