Few religions are definite about the size of Heaven, but…
““Few religions are definite about the size of Heaven, but on the planet Earth the Book of Revelation (ch. XXI, v.16) gives it as a cube 12,000 furlongs on a side. This is somewhat less than 500,000,000,000,000,000,000 cubic feet. Even allowing that the Heavenly Host and other essential services take up at least two thirds of this space, this leaves about one million cubic feet of space for each human occupant- assuming that every creature that could be called ‘human’ is allowed in, and the the human race eventually totals a thousand times the numbers of humans alive up until now. This is such a generous amount of space that it suggests that room has also been provided for some alien races or - a happy thought - that pets are allowed.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He humorously estimates Heaven’s size using biblical measurements, highlighting its vastness and room for many beings.
In simple terms: He jokes about how huge Heaven is, fitting many beings.
Key Takeaway
Consider perspective when thinking about scale.
Themes
humor
scale
theology
Mood
witty
thought‑provoking
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Creative writing
- philosophical debate
- science fiction
Key Concepts
Imagination
cosmology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this exaggeration say about belief?
- How does humor affect theological discussion?
A Different Perspective
Literal interpretation may miss symbolic meaning.