I would presume that this depends on the religious direction of belief.
Some say we have free will, and our destination after death depends on our acts, so we decide our own damnation or salvation.
If, however, everything is predestined, as in more fatalistic religious views, then we are either damned or not, depending on one's personal perception of ''God'', or whatever deity one believes in.
But this is why there can be no theories on this, as even though it might be general knowledge that good and evil are relative, it still remains that the only thing we know or witness about angels and demons (Which seem to, first of all, represent these aspects, hence my bringing it up all the time.) or other mythical beings are purely just that; myth. They are beliefs, not theories.
However, I could understand the oppression with which religion and its many philosophies have been geared that such subjects are almost conditioned and considered as absolute.
But I'll not be had, heh.
It all depends on one's perception, really. Do you feel ''damned'' or forsaken for your lack of choice in your life? Someone else faced with the same situation might indeed feel blessed.
Do you believe you have free will or none at all? Even if your life is good, would you not feel damned in knowing, or at least believing, that you have no choice in the matter?
...and Oedipus...I never said anything about that.
I meant I am a one track mind when it comes to philosophy or spirituality, so do not listen to me too much, or at the very least, please, no insinuation about psychological conditions towards my father.
The angels and the Demons...
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