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Since the Charlie Kirk assassination, I've stumbled upon several online discussions/debates over this topic. When Christians die, can they watch their loved ones from afar? I've read all kinds of opinions on it, and some were pretty bizarre. Read some scripture references - but, as usual, no consensus. There's never a consensus, is there?
Just three days ago, I read another online discussion on this topic and wished GC forum was still open and wondered what y'all would say about it. And look! Here it is! GC is open, again!   
 

I don't have a strong opinion either way, except the  Bible teaches we will have no sorrow in heaven. It seems to me if we had the ability to see our loved ones, we would have a big chance of some sorrow over their plights. If we had that ability we would maybe mercifully have a sorrow filter. 

Quote from: mommydi on Thu Oct 09, 2025 - 21:19:49Since the Charlie Kirk assassination, I've stumbled upon several online discussions/debates over this topic. When Christians die, can they watch their loved ones from afar? I've read all kinds of opinions on it, and some were pretty bizarre. Read some scripture references - but, as usual, no consensus. There's never a consensus, is there?
Just three days ago, I read another online discussion on this topic and wished GC forum was still open and wondered what y'all would say about it. And look! Here it is! GC is open, again!   
 

LOL, see wishes do come true.

I have no opinion but I think the majority of people in general believe that to be the case when a loved one passes. I even have family, who to this day a year later will say to me that your mom is looking down on us (including them ) and smiling at what we are doing.

I know the spirit (man's) goes back to God, who gave it, upon mortal death... but the rest I am not so certain.

This is a great subject for a thread.

I think it's more of a feel good thing to comfort the people that are grieving, even non-believers use the quotes more often than not. 

Quote from: Alan on Fri Oct 10, 2025 - 09:22:09I think it's more of a feel good thing to comfort the people that are grieving, even non-believers use the quotes more often than not.

 

Quote from: Alan on Fri Oct 10, 2025 - 09:22:09I think it's more of a feel good thing to comfort the people that are grieving, even non-believers use the quotes more often than not.

Agree, but it can sometimes be awkward.
I've seen enough embarrassing behavior before/during/after funerals that hopefully the dearly departed can't witness it all. Yes, emotions run high around the time of death, but people, let's control ourselves a little.