Lots of people are talking about the book Heaven is for Real, because it another "amazing and true account" of a visit to heaven by someone who has been there and back. Such books are always popular among people who long for more information specifically about the Christian Hope, and those who care about the afterlife in general. Notice this covers quite a few people (a huge audience, or do I mean "market")!
I watched the video from Fox News for "Heaven is for Real" http://video.foxnews.com/v/4419243/heaven-is-for-real. I did not read the book and I never will. I want to be blunt about this: I don't believe the story (and I don't believe stories like this). This one in particular is too contrived, predictable, and rehearsed. Daddy jumps in way too much. In fact, Daddy is in charge. The entire interview lacks credibility, and really makes me kind of weak. I feel almost as if I'm being insulted.
Furthermore, doesn't sound like Revelation 4, but instead comes across as an amazingly human-focused fairy tale designed for comfort. The goal is reassurance. I'm not listening to it, and I recommend others don't either.
But what about little Colton's sister he never knew about? Let me be polite and say there are other explanations that are much more likely. Do you think that things that are vague are sometimes filled in with details to make them sound better?
In summary, always, be extremely skeptical of outlandish religious claims or interpretations. Always think critically for a more plausible option. Do not miss the forest for the trees.
Just because you identify yourself as a Christian, or a believer in God or a better afterlife, are not obliged to accept automatically what is presented to you. I don't.
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