So, let me get this straight, Protestants are bad because they say who is in hell, but Catholics are okay because they only say who is in heaven?
I sincerely hope Mother Teresa is rejoicing in the presence of Jesus as we speak, I really do. I think what she did for others was remarkable and not many people would take her place. But that is why it saddens me that she expressed such despair of her faith. It shouldn't happen that way.
Romans 5:2-5
2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
4And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
5And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Anyone who claims to know who is in hell (or heaven for that matter) is pretentiously judgmental and arrogant, because (1) that's not man's decision to make, and (2) because we simply don't (and can't) know.
But that is why it saddens me that she expressed such despair of her faith. It shouldn't happen that way.
Yes, it is saddening to see someone in such despair, yet one must give her credit for perseverance, I mean 50 years is a long time to keep trying and not give up.
But we have not known her life and seen what she had seen and we cannot judge her. How can one criminal judge another? And being a good Protestant don't you agree that we are all guilty and undeserving?
So, who gives us the right to judge others in lieu of God? Don't you trust that God is just? If you do, then she is exactly where she deserves to be, whether it's hell or heaven, but for that no human judgment is needed. Remember the "Thy will be done"? Isn't that enough?
Romans 5:2-5...
I don't really care what Paul has to say. He is no God.