[George W. Bush]

i like that point. we aren't going to become God, after all. i agree that this view of the hereafter isn't as likely to win as many fans...

Well, it's a little pet peeve. I'm sure you've heard people gush how wonderful it will be in heaven because they will finally know everything. I don't think anyone promised that in scripture. I've even met a few people who claim they're going to Raptured and then they'll fly around the universe exploring new suns and planets and just having a wonderful time. Sounds like Star Trek Heaven to me. Not much like what we read of in scripture.

I think we'll stand before the Father in awe. And when we see Jesus, every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is King of Kings. I think we'll do it without even thinking about it. And I include those who will be judged and cast into hell later.

And I think one look at God will shut a lot of mouths. We'll know with one look that we are not such as to ask questions of Him or question His justice or mercy. It will be all too clear then.

Our Lord paid the price for us. I think the Father intends that we will all acknowledge Christ rightfully as the Lord and Judge of all creation before we are judged. The Father did not allow His Son's blood to be spilled cheaply. We will acknowledge that He is the King.

[MarMema]

Our Lord paid the price for us

I don't know about paying a price, but it was certainly an act of love.

God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. (1 Jn 4:9)