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[RedRose]

Dear teachers,

what's the difference between heaven and paradise? I checked my dictionary, they had the same meaning. no difference at all?

Thanks in advance

[asterix]

Different religions, I guess. I think Christians refer to heaven and Muslims to paradise.
It's the carrot that goes with the stick. This wonderful place you'll go to if you adhere to the precepts of our true religion.
Yeah - right! Even the Pope had trouble with it.

[RedRose]

Thanks, asterix.