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Why is it when children die their parents are told that God wanted another angel in heaven? Is that true? It is painful to tell grieving parents.

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Charles Davis answered

There is no biblical basis for that statement. Nowhere in the bible does it say that when we die, we become angels. Some may be able to dig up some evidence that when people die they go to heaven, but it does not say they become angels. Child deaths are very sad, and if there is a God, he is not a loving one if he takes a life just to make something he seems to feel he needs for extra help.

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People are at such a loss for comforting words they are desperate for something comforting to say, so they go with whatever they hear someone else say.

The best is a hug and a sincere " sorry for your loss"

Trying to explain it, make it seem better is inappropriate , even if it's well meaning.

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Hope This Helps answered

Individuals who respond that way, are usually attempting to soften the blow, for others.

But that is not a proper way to do it, no.

First, it draws on false realities that dishonor and trivialize God.

Second, it is not being straightforward and truthful, and does not address real issues.

For example: Parents who lose a child, do not have to fear that their child will grow up without them, since the child is now 'asleep' in a state of painless, timeless, peaceful 'rest'- death.  And are awaiting to arise to meet their parents, again.

Under divine influence, the Apostle Paul put it this way: 

"And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous."- Acts 24:15

So parents will enjoy seeing their children, again.  And likely, just as the child was, when they lost it; only in perfect health!

"But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell."- 2 Peter 3:13

   

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Charles Davis commented
I've never understood the "Christian" grief, when it comes to death. They, for the most part believe that those they are grieving for have gone to heaven, and yet they spend a lot of energy morning and crying about the death. My wife who is a born again christian is a good example. Here I am an atheist and am saddened when a friend of relative passes, but not like most religious.
Hope This Helps
Hope This Helps commented
Charles, you have reached an accurate conclusion, on this point.

Individuals believe they are going to heaven, but they don't wish to die.

As an atheist, you are in a position to recognize those notions, more easily than your spouse.

I generally encourage religious people to determine what the original Christians actually taught, and readjust their views, if they wish to truly be one. But: my experience is that 'born again' (evangelical) 'Christians' tend to 'emotionalize' their beliefs, in a self-oriented way, that holds them prisoner to certain ideas.

You and I, however, understand that humans are mortal, they die and are dead.

The scriptures I presented, presents a hope "toward" someone that can offer a 'reinstatement' of life, at a future date, of course. But it doesn't cross the bounds of present reality, on that point.

If your wife's views were similar to that of a first-century Christian, you would still have to endure her religious activity and association with religious friends, but it would certainly be more dignified, more logical and also non-political and non-commercial.

(Jesus and the early-Christians are reported as not being fans of mixing religion with politics and commercialism.)

I think, also, that the notion of 'salvation of an immortal soul', tends to stroke subtle levels of human pride, causing individuals to view themselves in a superior light.

But that is merely a personal observation.
Hope This Helps
Hope This Helps commented
...After rereading my post, I would remove the words 'on this point', which I did not appreciate the sound of.

Sorry, when I typed them, I didn't catch how that sounded.

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