One of the most controversial topics in the Christian world is regarding the fate of non-Christians.
Is God really going to condemn every single person who did not come to a conscious belief in the Christian faith?The question presents a conundrum for Christians who love God and take their faith seriously. On the one hand you want to affirm the necessity of faith in Christ for salvation. On the other hand, you want to affirm the unlimited mercy and love of God. Considering the fate on non-Christians seems to drive a wedge between the two beliefs.
This is especially the case when we’re considering the fates of decent people for whom hearing the Gospel was completely impossible or for whom believing it is an unreasonable expectation.
That is what I wanted to look at today. What principles can the Bible give us when considering this problem? And how is this reflected in the teaching of the Catholic Church?
