Jesus once told a parable about sheep going to heaven and goats going to hell. The meaning, I think, is that in the end the church* will be judged by its works:

Jesus once told a parable about sheep going to heaven and goats going to hell. The meaning, I think, is that in the end the church* will be judged by its works: the disciples who fed the poor and did nice things to the least of society were promoted, while the "goat" disciples who refused to be kind to others, were sent away. Most people don't really care whether Obama believes in Zombie Jesus, but they care about whether his interpretation of believing in Jesus leads to actions which they deem unacceptable or unkind to themselves or others. Obama, McCain and Palin are all judged by their actions, not their faith. [PS: Jesus never said anything anyone who wasn't already "part of his flock" to begin with. He judges his own Church the harshest out of anybody. Don't let anyone tell you the fire and brimstone is meant for the unbelievers -- it's always been meant for the flock]