Do cartoonists ever get funny ideas in church? Absolutely.
Are the ones they get in church divinely inspired? That’s highly debatable… : )
I got this particular idea after hearing a reading from the Book of Revelation.
Chapter 21 describes heaven as having 12 gates, with three gates facing north, south, east, and west, respectively (Rev 21: 12-13). Verse 25 says that the gates will never be closed. I love the idea of heaven being open to all.
I also love the idea of twelve gates. Some of us get lost and wander around, and we all walk very different paths– good to know there’s more than one way to get it!
We’ve all heard the entrance to heaven described as the Pearly Gates. In case you’ve
ever wondered, Revelation is where that amusing idea comes from: “The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each of the gates made from a single pearl…” (Rev 21:21).
Does Revelation mention St. Peter with a set of keys, checking people in? No– cartoonists make that part up… : )
I think Revelation is easily the most difficult book in the Bible. It’s written in a kind of code, and is filled with fantastic imagery that is not meant to be taken literally. You can read more about it here.
Here’s the cartoon again. Hmm. I wonder if that guy’s an illustrator trying to sneak in some pads and pencils…
Are you familiar with the Book of Revelation?
Do you think Bill Gates’ friends ever call him “Pearly”?
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