Posted by the new guy at spider-wc072.proxy.aol.com on November 26, 1999 at 17:15:56:
In Reply to: The fate of Bartleby (spoiler, sort of...) posted by Jim L on November 26, 1999 at 09:53:15:
: Sorry if Kevin has answered this already someplace else. What's the story with Bartleby, Kevin? Did he make it into heaven or what?
(SPOILERS BELOW)
The Old Testament is full of "fire and brimstone" and "the wrath of God" and the like. Bartleby and Loki are products of that time and Loki's "occupation" was a product of that time. When God sent his Son (the big J.C.) down to die for our sins...Loki's job became obsolete.
Why would God need a servant to issue His/Her wrath, when He's already forgiven everyone's sins. In Romans it says "it is not by our works that we are saved, but by our faith". Actually that brings up a huge issue I have with the Catholic Church...Jesus's death cleansed us of our sin, so how can a plenary indulgance clean us more? but i digress...
When Bartleby's wings were cut off, he became human... and as such was priviledge to all the benfits of humanity. In his final moments, I got the distinct feeling that his faith was restored...therefore, if Jesus was telling the truth, Barleby would be accepted into heaven.
So my definative answer is ...Yes, he got into heaven.
And I got 4 semesters of Lutheran theology classes to back it up.
--the "pastor" new guy---