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Will all non-Catholics/non-Christians be lost/go to Hell after death?
The short answer is: not necessarily.
God wants all to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth -- see 1 Tim 2:1-4.
Catholics have special helps to attain salvation in the Sacraments and the Mass.
However, persons who are not members of the Catholic Church can attain salvation through their faith and good works -- see The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 839-848, 1260. The catechism is available at: www.nccbuscc.org/catechism/text/index.htm
If you would like more from me, Jenny, please feel free to write again.
Best wishes.
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Answers by Expert:
Edward Bode
Expertise
Catholic dogma, especially as related to Scripture. I have a doctorate in biblical theology [University of St. Thomas, Rome]. I do not answer questions concerning personal moral situations -- ones dealing with right and wrong [sin].
Experience
I have taught Catholic thought in grade and high schools, and in college and universities.
Organizations
Catholic Biblical Association
Publications
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, The Bible Today.
Education/Credentials
Graduate degrees in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, in scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, and a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas; all in Rome
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