Sin and the Blame Game

[Harry Nevis]

If the Bible is correct and Jesus really is the only way to heaven, then the whole system seems profoundly unfair. A baby born into a family of Christian evangelicals in a small South Carolina town, for example, would enjoy an extraordinary advantage over a baby born into a Muslim or Hindu family in Yemen or Mumbai.

Actually you are right but not for the reason you think. It is unfair, because it is 10xs harder to become a Christian if your family has deep roots in Christianity. (Can't saved those who think they are saved.) That said, no one is 'born Christian.' and it is far far too easy to adopt one's father's faith rather than Ask Seek and knock for ourselves. (as commanded by Christ) Yet despite these many set backs the 'church' can be a great place to find and even raise young Christians. However it can also be a place that keeps souls from God as well.

It is far easier to have a minimal understanding of God and Christianity and find salvation than it is to be exposed to all that is known and retain one's faith.

If one's choice of a god and religious affiliation truly does carry with it implications that determine an eternal fate after death, then why don't all people have equal access?

Not all are called. Not all belong to God.

Sure, many people around the world are aware of Christianity, more today than ever, but how difficult must it be for the majority of people in those societies where Christians are few or nonexistent?

Is it difficult for atheists? No Is it difficult for Buddhist? no. Why? because they do not want the God of the bible they want what they have. their reward is found in this life. much like those of similar Abrahamic backgrounds who also fall short of salvation. As salvation is unique to Christianity and only Christians seek it.

How tough must it be to go against the currents of family and culture to embrace a foreign religion?

I did. did not speak with my family for 8 years.

For most, it's probably not even a matter of emotional strength and determination.

and again 'most' do not belong to God.

More likely they never even consider becoming Christians because of their upbringing by family and society, which imposed a different god belief on them. They have no compulsion to become Christians because they feel they are already doing the right thing.

Again, if the 'reward' your god is offering is good for you, then you are not going to want what the God of the bible is offering. And.. if your God does not exist and your faced with eternal service then true what is better? to be a slave in Heaven or to be obliterated by Hell?

I'll take being sane on Earth, which you've obviously given up.