Originally posted by GoldenRetrLuver
I'm technically Catholic. I was baptized in a Catholic church, had my first communion, and went to CCD for five years. (A sort of 'program' to learn more about the religion, and what you have to take in order to have your first communion.) I could honestly say, that I forgot *most* of what I learned.

I don't consider myself an athiest; I do believe in a God, but I don't agree with what the religon teaches.

I have a question for Christians- Is it true that you have to be 'saved' in order to enter heaven? if so, could you explain a little bit about that, please? Just wondering.
Maybe this is a trifle late to be answering this, but I'd like to take a shot just the same.

Using the term "saved" generally implies making a decision for Christ. Some denominations of Christianity believe in this, some don't.

I believe that we get to heaven only by the grace of God. I believe we are all horrible, wretched people. We cannot make a decision to follow God, we can only turn away from Him. We have to have faith, but our faith comes from God.

Does this make sense?