I am simply saying that we do not know what God does with those who never had the opportunity to receive baptism. We cannot positively state their fate one way or the other. Perhaps baptism is absolutely necessary for salvation–without any exception. However, if that is the case, it is because God has willed it to be so, not because God is bound by the sacraments.
I am simply saying that we do not know what God does with those who never had the opportunity to receive baptism. We cannot positively state their fate one way or the other. Perhaps baptism is absolutely necessary for salvation–without any exception. However, if that is the case, it is because God has willed it to be so, not because God is bound by the sacraments.
Ryan’s post;
Also CCC 848 states, “Although in ways known to himself God can lead those who, through no fault of their own, are ignorant of the Gospel, to that faith without which it is impossible to please him…” Thanks Ryan
God is certainly not bound by our ideas and thoughts on what HE should do. What about the good thief and those that have never heard of Baptism?? I think we sometimes spend to much time telling God what He should do and not enough time doing what He tells us to do. God Bless, Memaw
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