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I just wish that her Christian friend would have allowed your wife to follow her conscience when she was participating in this lifestyle. It sounds like her friend used fear (by telling her that she would not go to Heaven) to get your wife to quit this lifestyle. God does not operate in fear but in Faith. Surely your wife realizes that none of us are worthy of Heaven and that our good works or our sacrifices in life, does not gain us an entrance to Heaven. The shed blood of Christ is the only reason any of us will ever make it into Heaven. Salvation is a gift and it does not need to be earned in any way but only accepted with faith and a thankful heart. That is the most fundamental of all Christian doctrine but for some reason, Fundamentalist Christians add a lot of extra rules to keep their flock in line. Her friend meant well, as I am sure that she was genuinely concerned about your wife's eternal future. Regardless of the reasons, your wife has made her decision and again, you must respect her and her decision. Do not try to change her mind.