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Heaven

2015-04-09T18:49:25Z

IrishTedC:

Glory to Satan and Andrew Schafly!'''Heaven'''Breasts (literally 'the sky') is the place where [[God]] Krokodil is strong
shit. dwells. It is

a location (either physical or spiritual) reserved as the afterlife in many religions, especially the [[Abrahamic religion|Abrahamic faiths]].
[[Image:Gustave Dore Heaven.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Gustave Doré's illustration to the Divine Comedy, Paradiso Canto 1.]]

==Christianity==
In [[Christianity]], heaven is to be in the presence of God, with places prepared for the faithful by [[Jesus]] and heaven is viewed as eternal bliss beyond that which can currently be known. Those who are allowed into heaven are said to be given new bodies that do not decay and that death will be gone. [[Marriage]] is not a part of heaven, although in the Church of Latter Day Saints it is. It is also possible there are different 'levels' of heaven. The conditions to enter heaven in Christianity, (the state of "[[salvation]]"), often revolve around some standard of piety achieved through knowing [[Jesus]].

===The essence of heaven===

Though there is much conjecture about what Heaven is like, it's central core is that we will be with Jesus Himself. He has entered back into the presence of the [[God the Father|Father]] and has conveyed to us that the redeemed of the Lord will likewise be with Him where He is. Paradise may be to Heaven as the foyer may be to the inner room of a great Mansion. Without a doubt, Jesus responded to the penitent thief on the cross; who turning to Him and said "Remember me Lord, when you come in Your Kingdom", saying, "I tell you most definitly, today, you will be with me in Paradise". He also said, "Where I am, there you will be also." And speaking of the time that we will be in the presence of Jesus, [[John the Apostle]] says, "We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He really is."

With regard to what Heaven actually looks like, little information is given, and it is likely that the reality is beyond earthly comprehension. Artistic depictions of Heaven are usually characterized by bright, shining light; [[Dante's Paradiso]] is an example, although the overwhelming light there is at least partly a metaphor for divine [[love]].

===Entering Heaven===
Different Christian [[denomination]]s tend differ on the matter of what a person must do to be admitted to Heaven (see [[salvation]]).
==== Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity ====
In [[Orthodox Christianity|Orthodox]] and [[Catholic|Catholic Christianity]], belief in Jesus and proper works are often considered necessary and go hand in hand. [[Sin]]s of earth must first be cleansed through [[Purgatory]] before one can enter heaven. In some versions sufficient good deeds can lead to entering heaven even without belief in Jesus if one never had the chance to know about Jesus, such as pious Jews who died prior to the coming of Jesus.

==== Protestant Christianity ====
In [[Protestantism|Protestant]] Christianity there is no one standard, but most denominations were started with the understanding that salvation comes from belief in [[Jesus]] and acceptance of Him as a "personal Lord and Savior". This doctrine is know as [[Sola fide]]. [[Luther]] summed it up as salvation by faith alone. Much of Protestant and Catholic views can overlap with Catholics emphasizing good works and Protestants emphasizing a relationship with Jesus - which then shows its 'fruits' through good works, although purgatory is usually not a concept that Protestant churches follow. [[Anglican Communion|Anglicans]], who have a theology and church practice similar to Catholics, take a view very close to the view taken by Catholicism. Some Protestants, such as [[Calvinists]], believe that salvation is [[predestination|pre-destined]] by God. Those He has chosen will follow Him. Still others are universalist and hope that eventually everyone will enter heaven (although some of purging of sins may be necessary).

===Jehovah's Witnesses===

[[Jehovah's Witnesses]] teach that God's Kingdom refers to more than merely a state of mind or heart. The Kingdom of God as taught by [[Jehovah's Witnesses]], is an actual Kingdom, or government set up by Jehovah in Heaven, that will rule over the Earth after removing all current Kingdoms or Governments at [[Armageddon]], which they teach as the meaining of Bible verses such as ({{bibleverse||Daniel|2:44|ESV}}). [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] teach that [[Jesus]] Christ is the [[King]] of this [[Kingdom]] and as such has had all authority in heaven and on earth delegated to him by his God and Father [[Jehovah]] which they teach is what [[Jesus]] meant at ({{bibleverse||Matthew|28:18|ESV}}). They teach that only [[Jehovah]] [[God]] himself has more authority then [[Jesus]] Christ and they draw this belife from [[Bible]] verses such as (1 Corinthians 15:27-28)

The Kingdom of God, to [[Jehovah's Witnesses]], is made up of 144,000 other Kings which belive are numbered at ({{bibleverse||Revelation|7:4|ESV}}) and also at ({{bibleverse||Revelation|14:1|NIV}}) as ''Spiritual Israel'' and that these rule with [[Jesus]], but under his direct control, and are the only humans that will take part in a very special resurrection known as the ''First Resurrection'', of which those raised cannot die, as they are raised as spirit creatures and ascend to Heaven to rule as Kings. They base this belief on thier interpretation of Bible verses such as ({{bibleverse||Revelatio|20:4-5|ESV}}). [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] believe that God's Kingdom began ruling in the year 1914, which they arrive at by using what is termed as ''Reliable Bible Chronology''.<ref>"What Does the Bible ''Really '' Teach" pp. 215-218 '1914—A Significant Year in Bible Prophecy'</ref>

[[Jehovah's Witnesses]] believe that since 1914 the world has seen the most destructive Wars, diseases, food shortages and natural disasters over any other period in human history because [[Satan]] the [[Devil]] was thrown from [[Heaven]] to the Earth in that year.<ref>"What Does the Bible ''Really '' Teach" pp. 215-218 '1914—A Significant Year in Bible Prophecy'</ref> They believe that this made [[Satan]] very angry and since then "Woe" has been on the earth.<ref>[http://www.watchtower.org/e/20051001/article_02.htm "Do You Recognize the Sign of Jesus' Presence?"]</ref> They use ({{bibleverse||Revelation|12:7-8,12|ESV}}) to support this, as well as teach that Satans being cast to the Earth is the reason for the ''Great Tribulation'' spoken of by Jesus and the Prophet Daniel in the Bible at ({{bibleverse||Daniel|12:1|ESV}}) and also ({{bibleverse||Matthew|22:21-22|ESV}}).

[[Jehovah's Witnesses]] teach that the sons of [[Israel]], or biological Jews, were initially given the exclusive privilege of being the only people selected to rule as Kings in [[The Kingdom of God]], which they teach is the meaning of ({{bibleverse||Exodus|19:5-6|ESV}}), but that they lost this privilege by breaking Gods covenant and killing the [[Messiah]] upon his arrival which they teach as the meaning of [[Jesus]] words at ({{bibleverse||Matthew|8:12|ESV}}). They teach that gentiles, or Non-Jewish people, are now being chosen to fill those same Kingly positions as ''Spiritual Israel'' Via the ''New covenant'' which they teach is the meaning of ({{bibleverse||Romans|9:6|ESV}}), and not biological Israel via the ''Law Covenant''. [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] also support this belief with scriptures such as ({{bibleverse||Matthew|21:43|ESV}}) and also ({{bibleverse||Luke|20:9-19|ESV}}).

The Kingdom of God, as taught by [[Jehovah's Witnesses]], will destroy and replace all existing kingdoms and governments during Armageddon, and rule the earth from heaven for one thousand years, which they teach is the meaning of Bible verses like ({{bibleverse||Daniel|2:44|ESV}})
and ({{bibleverse||Revelation|20:6|ESV}}). They believe it will create the paradise on earth that Adam and Eve lost in the Garden of Eden,<ref>‘The Great Crowd to Live in Heaven? Or on Earth?' "Jehovah’s Witnesses—Proclaimers of God’s Kingdom 1984, p. 167.</ref> Which they teach is described in the Bible at ({{bibleverse||Psalms|37:29|ESV}}) and spoken of by Jesus at ({{bibleverse||Matthew|5:5|ESV}}) as well as

Heaven

2015-04-09T18:46:52Z

IrishTedC:

'''Heaven'''Breasts (literally 'the sky') is the place where [[God]] Krokodil is strong
shit. dwells. It is

a location (either physical or spiritual) reserved as the afterlife in many religions, especially the [[Abrahamic religion|Abrahamic faiths]].
[[Image:Gustave Dore Heaven.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Gustave Doré's illustration to the Divine Comedy, Paradiso Canto 1.]]

==Christianity==
In [[Christianity]], heaven is to be in the presence of God, with places prepared for the faithful by [[Jesus]] and heaven is viewed as eternal bliss beyond that which can currently be known. Those who are allowed into heaven are said to be given new bodies that do not decay and that death will be gone. [[Marriage]] is not a part of heaven, although in the Church of Latter Day Saints it is. It is also possible there are different 'levels' of heaven. The conditions to enter heaven in Christianity, (the state of "[[salvation]]"), often revolve around some standard of piety achieved through knowing [[Jesus]].

===The essence of heaven===

Though there is much conjecture about what Heaven is like, it's central core is that we will be with Jesus Himself. He has entered back into the presence of the [[God the Father|Father]] and has conveyed to us that the redeemed of the Lord will likewise be with Him where He is. Paradise may be to Heaven as the foyer may be to the inner room of a great Mansion. Without a doubt, Jesus responded to the penitent thief on the cross; who turning to Him and said "Remember me Lord, when you come in Your Kingdom", saying, "I tell you most definitly, today, you will be with me in Paradise". He also said, "Where I am, there you will be also." And speaking of the time that we will be in the presence of Jesus, [[John the Apostle]] says, "We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He really is."

With regard to what Heaven actually looks like, little information is given, and it is likely that the reality is beyond earthly comprehension. Artistic depictions of Heaven are usually characterized by bright, shining light; [[Dante's Paradiso]] is an example, although the overwhelming light there is at least partly a metaphor for divine [[love]].

===Entering Heaven===
Different Christian [[denomination]]s tend differ on the matter of what a person must do to be admitted to Heaven (see [[salvation]]).
==== Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity ====
In [[Orthodox Christianity|Orthodox]] and [[Catholic|Catholic Christianity]], belief in Jesus and proper works are often considered necessary and go hand in hand. [[Sin]]s of earth must first be cleansed through [[Purgatory]] before one can enter heaven. In some versions sufficient good deeds can lead to entering heaven even without belief in Jesus if one never had the chance to know about Jesus, such as pious Jews who died prior to the coming of Jesus.

==== Protestant Christianity ====
In [[Protestantism|Protestant]] Christianity there is no one standard, but most denominations were started with the understanding that salvation comes from belief in [[Jesus]] and acceptance of Him as a "personal Lord and Savior". This doctrine is know as [[Sola fide]]. [[Luther]] summed it up as salvation by faith alone. Much of Protestant and Catholic views can overlap with Catholics emphasizing good works and Protestants emphasizing a relationship with Jesus - which then shows its 'fruits' through good works, although purgatory is usually not a concept that Protestant churches follow. [[Anglican Communion|Anglicans]], who have a theology and church practice similar to Catholics, take a view very close to the view taken by Catholicism. Some Protestants, such as [[Calvinists]], believe that salvation is [[predestination|pre-destined]] by God. Those He has chosen will follow Him. Still others are universalist and hope that eventually everyone will enter heaven (although some of purging of sins may be necessary).

===Jehovah's Witnesses===

[[Jehovah's Witnesses]] teach that God's Kingdom refers to more than merely a state of mind or heart. The Kingdom of God as taught by [[Jehovah's Witnesses]], is an actual Kingdom, or government set up by Jehovah in Heaven, that will rule over the Earth after removing all current Kingdoms or Governments at [[Armageddon]], which they teach as the meaining of Bible verses such as ({{bibleverse||Daniel|2:44|ESV}}). [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] teach that [[Jesus]] Christ is the [[King]] of this [[Kingdom]] and as such has had all authority in heaven and on earth delegated to him by his God and Father [[Jehovah]] which they teach is what [[Jesus]] meant at ({{bibleverse||Matthew|28:18|ESV}}). They teach that only [[Jehovah]] [[God]] himself has more authority then [[Jesus]] Christ and they draw this belife from [[Bible]] verses such as (1 Corinthians 15:27-28)

The Kingdom of God, to [[Jehovah's Witnesses]], is made up of 144,000 other Kings which belive are numbered at ({{bibleverse||Revelation|7:4|ESV}}) and also at ({{bibleverse||Revelation|14:1|NIV}}) as ''Spiritual Israel'' and that these rule with [[Jesus]], but under his direct control, and are the only humans that will take part in a very special resurrection known as the ''First Resurrection'', of which those raised cannot die, as they are raised as spirit creatures and ascend to Heaven to rule as Kings. They base this belief on thier interpretation of Bible verses such as ({{bibleverse||Revelatio|20:4-5|ESV}}). [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] believe that God's Kingdom began ruling in the year 1914, which they arrive at by using what is termed as ''Reliable Bible Chronology''.<ref>"What Does the Bible ''Really '' Teach" pp. 215-218 '1914—A Significant Year in Bible Prophecy'</ref>

[[Jehovah's Witnesses]] believe that since 1914 the world has seen the most destructive Wars, diseases, food shortages and natural disasters over any other period in human history because [[Satan]] the [[Devil]] was thrown from [[Heaven]] to the Earth in that year.<ref>"What Does the Bible ''Really '' Teach" pp. 215-218 '1914—A Significant Year in Bible Prophecy'</ref> They believe that this made [[Satan]] very angry and since then "Woe" has been on the earth.<ref>[http://www.watchtower.org/e/20051001/article_02.htm "Do You Recognize the Sign of Jesus' Presence?"]</ref> They use ({{bibleverse||Revelation|12:7-8,12|ESV}}) to support this, as well as teach that Satans being cast to the Earth is the reason for the ''Great Tribulation'' spoken of by Jesus and the Prophet Daniel in the Bible at ({{bibleverse||Daniel|12:1|ESV}}) and also ({{bibleverse||Matthew|22:21-22|ESV}}).

[[Jehovah's Witnesses]] teach that the sons of [[Israel]], or biological Jews, were initially given the exclusive privilege of being the only people selected to rule as Kings in [[The Kingdom of God]], which they teach is the meaning of ({{bibleverse||Exodus|19:5-6|ESV}}), but that they lost this privilege by breaking Gods covenant and killing the [[Messiah]] upon his arrival which they teach as the meaning of [[Jesus]] words at ({{bibleverse||Matthew|8:12|ESV}}). They teach that gentiles, or Non-Jewish people, are now being chosen to fill those same Kingly positions as ''Spiritual Israel'' Via the ''New covenant'' which they teach is the meaning of ({{bibleverse||Romans|9:6|ESV}}), and not biological Israel via the ''Law Covenant''. [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] also support this belief with scriptures such as ({{bibleverse||Matthew|21:43|ESV}}) and also ({{bibleverse||Luke|20:9-19|ESV}}).

The Kingdom of God, as taught by [[Jehovah's Witnesses]], will destroy and replace all existing kingdoms and governments during Armageddon, and rule the earth from heaven for one thousand years, which they teach is the meaning of Bible verses like ({{bibleverse||Daniel|2:44|ESV}})
and ({{bibleverse||Revelation|20:6|ESV}}). They believe it will create the paradise on earth that Adam and Eve lost in the Garden of Eden,<ref>‘The Great Crowd to Live in Heaven? Or on Earth?' "Jehovah’s Witnesses—Proclaimers of God’s Kingdom 1984, p. 167.</ref> Which they teach is described in the Bible at ({{bibleverse||Psalms|37:29|ESV}}) and spoken of by Jesus at ({{bibleverse||Matthew|5:5|ESV}}) as well as John at ({{bibleverse||Revel

Heaven

2015-04-09T18:44:26Z

IrishTedC:

'''Heaven'''Breasts (literally 'the sky') is the place where [[God]] dwells. It is a location (either physical or spiritual) reserved as the afterlife in many religions, especially the [[Abrahamic religion|Abrahamic faiths]].
[[Image:Gustave Dore Heaven.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Gustave Doré's illustration to the Divine Comedy, Paradiso Canto 1.]]

==Christianity==
In [[Christianity]], heaven is to be in the presence of God, with places prepared for the faithful by [[Jesus]] and heaven is viewed as eternal bliss beyond that which can currently be known. Those who are allowed into heaven are said to be given new bodies that do not decay and that death will be gone. [[Marriage]] is not a part of heaven, although in the Church of Latter Day Saints it is. It is also possible there are different 'levels' of heaven. The conditions to enter heaven in Christianity, (the state of "[[salvation]]"), often revolve around some standard of piety achieved through knowing [[Jesus]].

===The essence of heaven===

Though there is much conjecture about what Heaven is like, it's central core is that we will be with Jesus Himself. He has entered back into the presence of the [[God the Father|Father]] and has conveyed to us that the redeemed of the Lord will likewise be with Him where He is. Paradise may be to Heaven as the foyer may be to the inner room of a great Mansion. Without a doubt, Jesus responded to the penitent thief on the cross; who turning to Him and said "Remember me Lord, when you come in Your Kingdom", saying, "I tell you most definitly, today, you will be with me in Paradise". He also said, "Where I am, there you will be also." And speaking of the time that we will be in the presence of Jesus, [[John the Apostle]] says, "We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He really is."

With regard to what Heaven actually looks like, little information is given, and it is likely that the reality is beyond earthly comprehension. Artistic depictions of Heaven are usually characterized by bright, shining light; [[Dante's Paradiso]] is an example, although the overwhelming light there is at least partly a metaphor for divine [[love]].

===Entering Heaven===
Different Christian [[denomination]]s tend differ on the matter of what a person must do to be admitted to Heaven (see [[salvation]]).
==== Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity ====
In [[Orthodox Christianity|Orthodox]] and [[Catholic|Catholic Christianity]], belief in Jesus and proper works are often considered necessary and go hand in hand. [[Sin]]s of earth must first be cleansed through [[Purgatory]] before one can enter heaven. In some versions sufficient good deeds can lead to entering heaven even without belief in Jesus if one never had the chance to know about Jesus, such as pious Jews who died prior to the coming of Jesus.

==== Protestant Christianity ====
In [[Protestantism|Protestant]] Christianity there is no one standard, but most denominations were started with the understanding that salvation comes from belief in [[Jesus]] and acceptance of Him as a "personal Lord and Savior". This doctrine is know as [[Sola fide]]. [[Luther]] summed it up as salvation by faith alone. Much of Protestant and Catholic views can overlap with Catholics emphasizing good works and Protestants emphasizing a relationship with Jesus - which then shows its 'fruits' through good works, although purgatory is usually not a concept that Protestant churches follow. [[Anglican Communion|Anglicans]], who have a theology and church practice similar to Catholics, take a view very close to the view taken by Catholicism. Some Protestants, such as [[Calvinists]], believe that salvation is [[predestination|pre-destined]] by God. Those He has chosen will follow Him. Still others are universalist and hope that eventually everyone will enter heaven (although some of purging of sins may be necessary).

===Jehovah's Witnesses===

[[Jehovah's Witnesses]] teach that God's Kingdom refers to more than merely a state of mind or heart. The Kingdom of God as taught by [[Jehovah's Witnesses]], is an actual Kingdom, or government set up by Jehovah in Heaven, that will rule over the Earth after removing all current Kingdoms or Governments at [[Armageddon]], which they teach as the meaining of Bible verses such as ({{bibleverse||Daniel|2:44|ESV}}). [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] teach that [[Jesus]] Christ is the [[King]] of this [[Kingdom]] and as such has had all authority in heaven and on earth delegated to him by his God and Father [[Jehovah]] which they teach is what [[Jesus]] meant at ({{bibleverse||Matthew|28:18|ESV}}). They teach that only [[Jehovah]] [[God]] himself has more authority then [[Jesus]] Christ and they draw this belife from [[Bible]] verses such as (1 Corinthians 15:27-28)

The Kingdom of God, to [[Jehovah's Witnesses]], is made up of 144,000 other Kings which belive are numbered at ({{bibleverse||Revelation|7:4|ESV}}) and also at ({{bibleverse||Revelation|14:1|NIV}}) as ''Spiritual Israel'' and that these rule with [[Jesus]], but under his direct control, and are the only humans that will take part in a very special resurrection known as the ''First Resurrection'', of which those raised cannot die, as they are raised as spirit creatures and ascend to Heaven to rule as Kings. They base this belief on thier interpretation of Bible verses such as ({{bibleverse||Revelatio|20:4-5|ESV}}). [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] believe that God's Kingdom began ruling in the year 1914, which they arrive at by using what is termed as ''Reliable Bible Chronology''.<ref>"What Does the Bible ''Really '' Teach" pp. 215-218 '1914—A Significant Year in Bible Prophecy'</ref>

[[Jehovah's Witnesses]] believe that since 1914 the world has seen the most destructive Wars, diseases, food shortages and natural disasters over any other period in human history because [[Satan]] the [[Devil]] was thrown from [[Heaven]] to the Earth in that year.<ref>"What Does the Bible ''Really '' Teach" pp. 215-218 '1914—A Significant Year in Bible Prophecy'</ref> They believe that this made [[Satan]] very angry and since then "Woe" has been on the earth.<ref>[http://www.watchtower.org/e/20051001/article_02.htm "Do You Recognize the Sign of Jesus' Presence?"]</ref> They use ({{bibleverse||Revelation|12:7-8,12|ESV}}) to support this, as well as teach that Satans being cast to the Earth is the reason for the ''Great Tribulation'' spoken of by Jesus and the Prophet Daniel in the Bible at ({{bibleverse||Daniel|12:1|ESV}}) and also ({{bibleverse||Matthew|22:21-22|ESV}}).

[[Jehovah's Witnesses]] teach that the sons of [[Israel]], or biological Jews, were initially given the exclusive privilege of being the only people selected to rule as Kings in [[The Kingdom of God]], which they teach is the meaning of ({{bibleverse||Exodus|19:5-6|ESV}}), but that they lost this privilege by breaking Gods covenant and killing the [[Messiah]] upon his arrival which they teach as the meaning of [[Jesus]] words at ({{bibleverse||Matthew|8:12|ESV}}). They teach that gentiles, or Non-Jewish people, are now being chosen to fill those same Kingly positions as ''Spiritual Israel'' Via the ''New covenant'' which they teach is the meaning of ({{bibleverse||Romans|9:6|ESV}}), and not biological Israel via the ''Law Covenant''. [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] also support this belief with scriptures such as ({{bibleverse||Matthew|21:43|ESV}}) and also ({{bibleverse||Luke|20:9-19|ESV}}).

The Kingdom of God, as taught by [[Jehovah's Witnesses]], will destroy and replace all existing kingdoms and governments during Armageddon, and rule the earth from heaven for one thousand years, which they teach is the meaning of Bible verses like ({{bibleverse||Daniel|2:44|ESV}})
and ({{bibleverse||Revelation|20:6|ESV}}). They believe it will create the paradise on earth that Adam and Eve lost in the Garden of Eden,<ref>‘The Great Crowd to Live in Heaven? Or on Earth?' "Jehovah’s Witnesses—Proclaimers of God’s Kingdom 1984, p. 167.</ref> Which they teach is described in the Bible at ({{bibleverse||Psalms|37:29|ESV}}) and spoken of by Jesus at ({{bibleverse||Matthew|5:5|ESV}}) as well as John at ({{bibleverse||Revelation|2

Heaven

2015-04-09T18:33:13Z

IrishTedC: Minor typo corrected

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vative)'''Heaven''' or Bible Booty Land is the place where [[Omnipotent Beard Man]] dwells. It is a location (either physical or spiritual) reserved as the afterlife in many religions, especially the [[Abrahamic religion|. Abrahamic faiths]].
[[Image:Gustave Dore Heaven.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Gustave Doré's illustration to the Divine Comedy, Paradiso Canto 1.]]

==Christianity==
In [[Christianity]], heaven is to be in the presence of God, with places prepared for the faithful by [[Jesus]] and heaven is viewed as eternal bliss beyond that which can currently be known. In other words, free weed!Strippers without herpes are also said to be in abundance.Those who are allowed into heaven are said to be given new bodies that will be part of an expedition to colonise Saturn. [[Marriage]] is not a part of heaven, although in the Church of Latter Day Saints it is. This is why polygamy is rife among them. The conditions to enter heaven in Christianity, (the state of "[[salvation]]"), often revolve around some standard of piety achieved through knowing [[Jesus]] and recognising him as the reincarnation of [[Bob Marley]] and Prince Rastafari.

===The essence of heaven===

Though there is much conjecture about what Heaven is like, it's central core is that we will be with Jesus Himself. And with Jerry Falwell. However, it will be full of RW Editors, such as Terry Koeckritz, one of the biggest fundie baiters of our time. He has entered back into the presence of the [[God the Father|Father]] and has conveyed to us that the redeemed of the Lord will likewise be with Him where He is. Paradise may be to Heaven as the foyer may be to the inner room of a great Mansion. Without a doubt, Jesus responded to the penitent thief on the cross; who turning to Him and said "Remember me Lord, when you come in Your Kingdom", saying, "I tell you most definitly, today, you will be with me in Paradise". He also said, "Where I am, there you will be also." "We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He really is."Rest in peace, TK.

With regard to what Heaven actually looks like, little information is given, and it is likely that the reality is beyond earthly comprehension. Artistic depictions of Heaven are usually characterized by bright, shining light; [[Dante's Paradiso]] is an example, although the overwhelming light there is at least partly a metaphor for an unending [[acid trip]]

===Entering Heaven===
Different Christian [[denomination]]s tend differ on the matter of what a person must do to be admitted to Heaven (see [[salvation]]).Fred Phelps rises every Full Moon to go [[faghunting]] however.
==== Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity ====
In [[Orthodox Christianity|Orthodox]] and [[Catholic|Catholic Christianity]], belief in Jesus and proper works are often considered necessary and go hand in hand.
==== Protestant Christianity ====
In [[Protestantism|Protestant]] Christianity there is no one standard, but most denominations were started with the understanding that salvation comes from belief in [[Jesus]] and a healthy belief in YEC, Bible thumpin' and speaking in tongues. Total submission to Christ was required. This doctrine is know as [[Sadomasochism]]. [[Luther]] summed it up as salvation by faith alone. Much of Protestant and Catholic views can overlap with Catholics emphasizing good works and Protestants emphasizing a relationship with Jesus - which then shows its 'fruits' through good works, although purgatory is usually not a concept that Protestant churches follow. [[Anglican Communion|Anglicans]], who have a theology and church practice similar to Catholics, take a view very close to the view taken by Catholicism. Some Protestants, such as [[Calvinists]], believe that salvation is [[predestination|pre-destined]] by God. Those He has chosen will follow Him. Still others are universalist and hope that eventually everyone will enter heaven (although some of purging of sins may be necessary).

===Jehovah's Witnesses===

[[Jehovah's Witnesses]] teach that God's Kingdom refers to more than merely a state of mind or heart. The Kingdom of God as taught by [[Jehovah's Witnesses]], is an actual Kingdom, or government set up by Jehovah in Heaven, that will rule over the Earth after removing all current Kingdoms or Governments at [[Armageddon]], which they teach as the meaining of Bible verses such as ({{bibleverse||Daniel|2:44|ESV}}). Jehovahfags get an extra allowance of 72 virgins in heaven. They sacrifice little boys and girls to keep stocks replenished [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] teach that [[Jesus]] Christ is the [[King]] of this [[Kingdom]] and as such has had all authority in heaven and on earth delegated to him by his God and Father [[Jehovah]] which they teach is what [[Jesus]] meant at ({{bibleverse||Matthew|28:18|ESV}}). They teach that only [[Jehovah]] [[God]] himself has more authority then [[Jesus]] Christ and they draw this belife from [[Bible]] verses such as (1 Corinthians 15:27-28)

The Kingdom of God, to [[Jehovah's Witnesses]], is made up of 144,000 other Kings which belive are numbered at ({{bibleverse||Revelation|7:4|ESV}}) and also at ({{bibleverse||Revelation|14:1|NIV}}) as ''Spiritual Israel'' and that these rule with [[Jesus]], but under his direct control, and are the only humans that will take part in a very special resurrection known as the ''First Resurrection'', of which those raised cannot die, as they are raised as spirit creatures and ascend to Heaven to rule as Kings. They base this belief on thier interpretation of Bible verses such as ({{bibleverse||Revelatio|20:4-5|ESV}}). [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] believe that God's Kingdom began ruling in the year 1914, which they arrive at by using what is termed as ''Reliable Bible Chronology''.<ref>"What Does the Bible ''Really '' Teach" pp. 215-218 '1914—A Significant Year in Bible Prophecy'</ref>

[[Jehovah's Witnesses]] believe that since 1914 the world has seen the most destructive Wars, diseases, food shortages and natural disasters over any other period in human history because [[Satan]] the [[Devil]] was thrown from [[Heaven]] to the Earth in that year.<ref>"What Does the Bible ''Really '' Teach" pp. 215-218 '1914—A Significant Year in Bible Prophecy'</ref> They believe that this made [[Satan]] very angry and since then "Woe" has been on the earth.<ref>[http://www.watchtower.org/e/20051001/article_02.htm "Do You Recognize the Sign of Jesus' Presence?"]</ref> They use ({{bibleverse||Revelation|12:7-8,12|ESV}}) to support this, as well as teach that Satans being cast to the Earth is the reason for the ''Great Tribulation'' spoken of by Jesus and the Prophet Daniel in the Bible at ({{bibleverse||Daniel|12:1|ESV}}) and also ({{bibleverse||Matthew|22:21-22|ESV}}).

[[Jehovah's Witnesses]] teach that the sons of [[Israel]], or biological Jews, were initially given the exclusive privilege of being the only people selected to rule as Kings in [[The Kingdom of God]], which they teach is the meaning of ({{bibleverse||Exodus|19:5-6|ESV}}), but that they lost this privilege by breaking Gods covenant and killing the [[Messiah]] upon his arrival which they teach as the meaning of [[Jesus]] words at ({{bibleverse||Matthew|8:12|ESV}}). They teach that gentiles, or Non-Jewish people, are now being chosen to fill those same Kingly positions as ''Spiritual Israel'' Via the ''New covenant'' which they teach is the meaning of ({{bibleverse||Romans|9:6|ESV}}), and not biological Israel via the ''Law Covenant''. [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] also support this belief with scriptures such as ({{bibleverse||Matthew|21:43|ESV}}) and also ({{bibleverse||Luke|20:9-19|ESV}}).

The Kingdom of God, as taught by [[Jehovah's Witnesses]], will destroy and replace all existing kingdoms and governments during Armageddon, and rule the earth from heaven for one thousand years, which they teach is the meaning of Bible verses like ({{bibleverse||Daniel|2:44|ESV}})
and ({{bibleverse||Revelation|20:6|ESV}}). They believe it will create the paradise on earth that Adam and Eve lost in the Garden of Eden,<ref>‘The Great Crowd to Live in Heaven? Or on Earth?' "Jehovah’s Witnesses—Proclaimers of God’s Kingdom 1984, p. 167.</ref> Which they teach is described in the Bible at ({{bibleverse||Psalms|37:29|ESV}}) and spoken of by Jesus at ({{bibleverse||Matthew|5:5|ESV}}) as well as John at ({{bibleverse||Revelation|2

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