At theology school, I was interested in different Christian beliefs and doctrines. I was especially entranced by the concept of heaven and the belief that the streets of heaven were made of gold. During my research, I visited several churches nearby, interacting with pastors, priests, catechists, and Rabbis, even as I spent months studying the … Read more

During my second year in theology school, we started analyzing the concept of heaven. I was curious to know if there are ways to determine our loved ones’ final destination. You see, I had lost an aunt to leukemia, and I wondered if she went to heaven. I sat with different theology scholars and listened … Read more

At my theology school, I quickly became interested in the ancient Hebrew apocalyptic religious texts while learning about Christian doctrines. I was particularly interested in the Christian doctrines and the concept of Heaven as per the Book of Enoch. During my research, I spent hours studying different ancient texts and the Old and New Testament … Read more

As a theologian, I am keenly interested in media and how it affects our walk with God. I was leading an online Christian forum about technology and Christianity last week when I realized that video games kept emerging. People wondered if Heaven would have such games. I decided to research. I spoke to my pastors … Read more

Being a devout Christian, I have always wondered about existence after death. The Bible mentions several instances of how the earth will cease to exist, particularly in Revelation 21, when John narrates how he saw a new heaven and earth where God would come down and dwell among the people in his visions. As a … Read more

One morning in theology school, everyone around me was sending their dad Father’s Day messages. This made me wonder whether wishing a late father a Happy Father’s Day was right. Months later, during an interdenominational conference, I was delighted to engage with established Biblical scholars and ecclesiastics. I had meaningful interactions with them and inquired … Read more

I have spent years as a theologian reading about the faithful servants of God and how they died. I was, however, intrigued to learn that Enoch and Elijah did not experience death, as they were taken to heaven while alive. I became interested in this topic and wanted to know if other believers could go … Read more

In my Sunday school days, we were taught the need to do good over evil. Our teachers explained how good people will end up in Heaven while sinners will be damned to hell. It was not until years later, when I joined theology school, that I became fascinated with the idea of Heaven and hell. … Read more

At theology school, I quickly developed a keen interest in several Christian Doctrines. The idea of heaven and Zion particularly piqued my interest. So, for my research, I read countless books and scholarly articles, read the scripture multiple times, and even spent weeks visiting churches and talking to pastors, priests, monks, and other religious leaders. … Read more