03-16-2015, 01:56 AM
Personally, I think it's a mistake to assume the protections are "automatic." Remember, we can't escape the burdens/responsibilities of free will. A loving Creator may help ensure there are always doors open to those who need help, but it's still up to an individual entity to recognize those doors and consciously decide to take steps through them.
I'm reminded of an old Christian joke that illustrates the idea. A terrible flood hits a city, and a devoted Believer climbs onto his roof to escape the rising waters. After awhile, a boat floats along by his house, and the captain invites him onboard. But the Believer refuses, saying that God will save him. The waters rise higher, and a helicopter spots the Believer. Again, he's asked to get onboard, and again he refuses saying that God will save him. Finally, the waters get so high that he drowns.
Upon going to heaven, he asks St Peter why God did not save him. And Peter says, "We sent you boat and a helicopter! What else did you expect us to do?!"
The Creator opens doors, but the choice to walk through them is still ours alone.
I'm reminded of an old Christian joke that illustrates the idea. A terrible flood hits a city, and a devoted Believer climbs onto his roof to escape the rising waters. After awhile, a boat floats along by his house, and the captain invites him onboard. But the Believer refuses, saying that God will save him. The waters rise higher, and a helicopter spots the Believer. Again, he's asked to get onboard, and again he refuses saying that God will save him. Finally, the waters get so high that he drowns.
Upon going to heaven, he asks St Peter why God did not save him. And Peter says, "We sent you boat and a helicopter! What else did you expect us to do?!"
The Creator opens doors, but the choice to walk through them is still ours alone.
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