From a Christian perspective, if life on Earth involves inevitable suffering and is ultimately temporary compared to heaven, what is your theological justification for choosing to procreate instead of ending the cycle of human pain?

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Specifically, do you believe a person actually needs to be born for their soul to be created, or do you believe God create souls independently of human reproduction? And if it’s the latter, why not just wait to meet your 'kids' in heaven?

Posted Sep 2, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC

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