Others work among the spirits that have just arrived in…
““Others work among the spirits that have just arrived in the world of spirits. Again others raise the children who have died in infancy. Swedenborg ensures the parents of these infants that 'All children whether born within or outside of the church, are adopted by the Lord and become Angels'.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote comforts grieving parents by affirming that all children, regardless of religious status, are adopted by the divine and become angels.
In simple terms: All children become angels after death.
Key Takeaway
Find solace in divine adoption.
Themes
grief
faith
afterlife
Mood
comforting
hopeful
Type
spiritual
reassuring
When to use this quote
- mourning parents
- counseling sessions
- religious education
- memorial services
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual comfort
angelology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in divine adoption affect mourning?
- What comfort does this give to parents?
A Different Perspective
May not address non‑theistic perspectives on death.