First, an admission, I did not read all 225 posts before this one....so, if someone has already raised the question, well, whoever did it, do me a favor and simply type -- "it is at post #____."
Anyway, moving beyond that, and about this 'gate' business.
WHY.....would heaven have gates?
Are they locked? Why would they be?
Are they there to keep people out? (How would they get there? And how would they find it? Where is it? Or, is it one of those.....if you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there?
Or.....
Are the gates there to keep people in?
Are they prisoners?
Detainees?
Why lock 'em up?
I did read someone on this thread mention, l think, "12 gates".
OK, let's go with that.
Why 12?
How would we know which is the right one to approach?
Are they guarded?
Are they locked?
Locked all the time, or open all the time?
Or, are there posted hours of operation?
Appreciate any insights that can be offered.
Someday I may be travelling there and a heads-up beforehand could be useful.
Thanx in advance.