Heaven. There are few concepts in our post-christian culture that are so thoroughly misunderstood. Is heaven a religious ideal used by governments and the “ruling class” to suppress the people? Is is the crutch of fantasy created by the poor and down trodden? Or, is it a logical and sturdy reality fully in line with the robust worldview of Jesus of Nazareth? The Revelation of Jesus invites us to trust that the “story ends” with God conquering evil and healing creation and humanity - resulting in a beautiful and realistic wold where we are freed from tears, death, mourning, and pain.