I don't know what her religious beliefs were. And it doesn't matter now.
Dana Reeve was what the Bible calls a virtuous woman.
Public or private virtue certainly gives an indication of the fact that a person has some measure of good in their heart. However, there is no one who is truly good, as God defines good. His definition of goodness is His own character - holy, sinless, complete perfection. There is no human being who has ever met that standard, except the God-man, Jesus Christ.
Belief in Christ as savior is the issue. There are many virtuous people who lead good, moral lives, but who do not consider the issue of receiving Christ to be relevant. Indeed, for some, it is their "virtuous works" themselves that cause them to think this way! Pride in themselves, and their own self-approval, keeps them from ever seeing their need for a savior. But the problem is, they still need Him. All of their virtue and good works cannot erase the fact that their sinful human hearts need redemption. Christ said that the Day of Judgement (Rev 20:11-15, called the "Great White Throne Judgement" passage) will be full of people claiming that they don't deserve to be in hell because of their supposed virtue and good works, even religious deeds which were done for the cause of Christ, even "in His Name". Many will say to Me in that Day, "But...but...and...etc." -- and Christ will say, "I never knew you. Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the Lake of Fire, prepared for the devil and his angels."
You need to re-read Romans.
May she be honored and remembered that way.
"It is time for us to take back America." "As a woman I support John Kerry I'm sick and tired of what George Bush has done under the radar. They have retired Title IX. If you are a young girl in school and you have been sexually harassed,you will be hard pressed to find any accountability...."
