Anonymous wrote:I just never understood the concept and wanted to get some insight from others into what it actually is. From reading this whole thread it still seems quite a murky concept, with a division of opinion even among believers.

I don't think anyone will ever be able to say what it is, really. Kwim?

I have a friend who died and was revived during surgery. She decribed a very vivid blue, and looking down at the doctors working on her. But as far as heaven... nothing.

I just never understood the concept and wanted to get some insight from others into what it actually is. From reading this whole thread it still seems quite a murky concept, with a division of opinion even among believers.

most cultures have this same concept. Like the American Indians had the "happy hunting grounds." Valhalla comes to mind. I don't know why you're calling this the Christian heaven.