[Dianna]

And unless one is able to pray and suffer their way to the top while on earth, could it be possible they'll only see Mother Teresa of Calcutta as she passes by on the "up" escalator... :)

Suppose for a moment that Teresa is in hell. She did nice things but you don't know what she was REALLY like, in her heart. Maybe she felt compelled to play out a role, hating God and cursing him for her suffering?

How would God feel about your prayers then?

[mlizzy]

Suppose for a moment that Teresa is in hell. She did nice things but you don't know what she was REALLY like, in her heart. Maybe she felt compelled to play out a role, hating God and cursing him for her suffering? How would God feel about your prayers then?

Can't imagine anyone thinking this way... even for a moment.