Why do people want to go to heaven after death?

As a zealous and dedicated reader of the Bible, I feel uncomfortable giving a response from anything but the Word of God. The Bible doesn't speak of people in general getting to populate heaven. read more

People want to go to heaven, but they don't want to die and go to heaven. They want to go to heaven after death is because they have fear of the vacuum and the unknown attribute of death. Heaven is painted as a beautiful place, so this belief can soothe their scared heart. read more

Notice the apostle Paul’s comforting instruction to the believers in Thessalonica: “But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep [those who had died], lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. read more