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I dont know, i was talking to a friend the other day about Heaven and what its like, and her idea was very differnt from what my pastor and father always told me =S

We were taught when you go to heaven, you forget your loved ones and have a new memory of only heaven, not Earth.

Which is why you feel no pain, you don't miss your loved ones that are still living.

Discuss:

* Whats your view?

* Has anyone heard what ive been taught?

* Is the description different to each denomination?

I've spent a bit of time wondering what Heaven is like but, every time I think about it, I realise how difficult it is to picture and I think of it in different ways. I haven't had any visions or clues about it other than a half-dream and even then I'm not sure it was of Heaven. It could merely have been a revelation for myself. I just don't know.

I've not researched different denominations' views of what Heaven will be like so I wouldn't know. My mind is so foggy right now. sad

To be honest, I don't really know what the United Methodist church says on Heaven, but that could be because, in general, us Methodists aren't too concerned with it. The idea that my church always had was if you're living in your walk with God, you will live a fulfilled life- not perfect, but fulfilled. That will make this life on earth like Heaven, meaning when you die that's just icing on the cake.

Though, in general, what I've always kind of assumed like Heaven is that it's good and that, in general, you're so overwhlemed by God's goodness you're just consumed by Joy. I dunno.

I'm fond of the idea that Heaven has wonderful books and art and music. I mean, are all those artists and authors sitting around doing nothing? That was their joy in life. Our personalities stay after we die... or at least I think so. I imagine worship and love and seeing God will be a big part of heaven, but I also think that there has to be more.

I have a friend who has a duller version of heaven. Is everyone familiar with the rock that's a hundred miles long and a hundred miles high? Once every thousand years, a bird comes and sharpens its beak. Eventually, the stone gets worn down. In that amount of time, you'll still be watching the Sound of Music. And you'll like it. A lot. Or so he says. But what does he know? mrgreen

That's kind of how I feel. I don't know, I feel like just a state of constant praise and worship would be kind of... well, boring. I'm sure it wouldn't be, but just the same. I don't really know what, perse it will be, but it'll be awesome.