Are you going to heaven?

Within the film, The Creator, lead characters Alphie and Joshua discuss, an endearing thread that considers the notion of heaven. The film fails to provide satisfactory answers to the young symbiote's heartbreaking queries.

Yet, it does beg the question of how you explain the afterlife to a child.

Admittedly, this is a question that goes beyond a standard film review. Still, it is not one to avoid. Most experts say to be direct, use precise language, and acknowledge that it is hard for adults to understand. For those from the Christian faith, you can share that heaven is a real place, and there is room for anyone to be there after they die.

Then, this opens the door to talk to them about Jesus.

He is the one who makes this all accessible and believable, since belief in Him is the way to ensure an eternal place with him in heaven.

The answers can be found in the Bible and in the teachings of Jesus, if you are looking for guidance in the conversation.

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”- John 14: 1-7 (ESV)

This conversation starter came from the full review of the film The Creator @ Reel Dialogue.

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