The consequences are very real on how you view God, Jesus, and eternity. If the claims of Jesus are true then you really have to make a decision on whether to follow him or not. I think far too many people don't think critically about things they hear or read. This is especially true of religion and spirituality. You should believe something because it's true not because it makes you feel good. Believing something doesn't make it true either. I can sincerely believe that something is true but be sincerely wrong. Something is true because the evidence and reason for the belief stands up to scrutiny and can be proven to be true.
Many people believe it's intolerant to claim there is only one way to heaven. But the irony of that is that people who believe that one way is intolerant or arrogant think the exact thing: That their belief of many ways to heaven is the only correct view. No major religion even teaches that all other religions are true. They all claim their way is THE way. By saying that Jesus is just one of many ways to heaven you are really saying Jesus was a liar because Jesus never said that. Jesus told Thomas:
I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through me.Jesus was pretty clear about who he thought he was. He wasn't a way to the Father he was the only way.
John 14:6
So why would I write about Christianity? I believe it's true and stands up to scrutiny. My hope is that other Christians would examine the evidence and have confidence that their beliefs stand up to challenges. To have confidence that what we believe is actually true not just something that makes us feel good. To have absolute confidence that being a Jesus follower is reasonable and defendable. When the evidence is examined objectively Christianity stands up to scrutiny better than other belief systems such as Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witness, and Atheism just to name a few.
My hope is also for those out there that haven't accepted Jesus yet they would take an objective look at the evidence and make a decision about the claims of Jesus. Your place in eternity could be at stake so why not at least take a look and see for yourself if Jesus really was the Son of God. Read some of the resources I've given in previous posts. Read the Gospel of John in the New Testament. Then make a decision.
If you have questions or a differing opinion I'm always glad to discuss.
Resources
Articles
Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?, gotquestions.org
Why is Jesus the only way to heaven/God?, carm.org
Jesus The Only Way To Heaven, by John MacArthur
Other religious possibilities and extensive articles on Mormonism, pleaseconvinceme.com
Videos
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