I am not ready to move on just yet. You said:Wormwood said:Ok.
Matthew 5:3
Matthew 5:12
Matthew 5:20
Matthew 6:20
1 Cor. 15:48
2 Cor. 5:1
Col 1:5
However, my point is not that you are wrong on your view that we will dwell in an earthly paradise. My point is that Christians believe this as well and have coined that earthly paradise "heaven." Moreover, it is quite possible that we do dwell in heaven when we die, at least until God recreates the earth and the resurrection of the just (the parable of the rich man and Lazarus is an example of this). In any event, my point is that you think Christians have false views on this, when in actuality, you are just misappropriating the terms Christians use. Sure, it would be more appropriate to say, "one day when we live in a new earthly paradise" but its easier just to say "heaven." Even if it is not technically accurate, it does not mean that Christians have false beliefs about such matters. The JWs have a tendency to major in minors and this is a case in point. This is a discussion of terminology only and is certainly not worthy of such labels as "false teaching" and so forth.
Next point?
"I believe in "heaven" as in a new heavens and new earth where we will live in the presence of God."
Yes God will make a New Earth, and a New Heaven. Humans will not live in a Heaven were God lives. We will Care for the Earth.
And why would a Paradise Earth be called Heaven?