Will I be damned to Hell?

Have you seen or read the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis? Well you may remember or just be hearing this for the first time that Edmund broke one of the magical land of Narnia’s rules (aka sinning) and was to be executed for it, but Aslan the fair and just Lion (yes, a talking Lion) agreed to take the punishment though he had never done anything wrong. Once Aslan was executed he rose from the dead and the rules of the land became void.

Every human is Edmund, we all break the laws God has set out for us and deserve to be executed to hell. Yes, that is everyone, even Christians deserve to go to hell. But through Aslan aka Jesus’ death and resurrection the rule of sin resulting in hell as our eternal resting place were broken. God, through his son Jesus’ death and resurrection, granted us the free gift of his mercy forgiving all sin. Now, why nonbelievers are often, incorrectly told (no one knows but Jesus), they will go to hell is because there is one sin God does not forgive, the bible says in Mathew 12: 30-32 (New International Version (NIV));

³⁰ “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. ³¹ And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. ³² Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.

There is a great deal of debate about what this means and why if God is truly benevolent he would be so cruel. But remember one thing, to blasphemy against something one has to believe in it—a little humorous loophole I found. Yet back to seriousness, from my interactions with apologists, my readings, and discussions with knowledgeable people I interpret the passage like this; when someone blasphemies against something they’re emotions are so strong and fixed there can be no turning back. It is impossible! Therefore, they will not seek forgiveness, which is why it will not be granted.  This is why people who, in their hearts, blasphemy against the spirit will end up in hell. It is not a punishment. They are getting exactly what they asked for. Let me explain;

Heaven is to be with God for eternity so when someone blasphemies against him, rather than actively trying to be with him, even in the flawed ways humans do, God knows that person does not wish to be with him for eternity in heaven, so he doesn’t force it on that person. Wouldn’t it be rude of God to force something on someone that they’re adamantly against?

So to answer the question, “Will I be damned to Hell if I don’t believe in Christianity?” you must first answer, “Do I want to spend eternity with God?” Do you really? Tell me why aren’t you seeking him now? There really is no wrong answer to that! I could list about a hundred reasons I wouldn’t want to seek God, but I still seek him, despite the obstacles.

He will listen to all your reservations, even if it takes days! Go on say your first prayer, really what’s the harm?