Religion & Spirituality - 24 December 2006

that the effect of hell-fire is everlasting death. It is the 'death' that is everlasting,
not the flames. The flames of hell will go out as soon as everything that can be burned is
totally consumed. We base our belief on the following Scriptures: Malachi 4: 1 For,
behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that
do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD
of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch…3: And ye shall tread down the
wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this,
saith the LORD of hosts. The phrases 'burn them up,' 'leave them neither root nor branch,
' 'they shall be like ashes under the soles of your feet' etc. are terms meaning
'eternal death, eternal destruction, total annihilation.' They cannot possibly mean: eternal life
in hell-fire! Why not? Because eternal life in eternal fire is still eternal life. It may not be
comfortable life, but it is still eternal life. It is not death. It is simply very painful life.


Will sinners burn for ever in hell-fire?
The answer is:

* No they will not. To be sure, after the Day of Judgement - they will be
cast into hell-fire and be burned to ashes. But they will not burn forever and ever
and ever and ever and ever. The effect of the flames (death) will be eternal; but no
one is going to twist and turn in hell-fire for endless ages. Thank God that is what
the Scriptures teach.
* There is no such place or condition as Purgatory. As Alexander Hislop wrote
at the beginning of this century:
"The doctrine of purgatory is a system of pure bare-faced Pagan imposture,
dishonouring to God, deluding men who live in sin with the hope of atoning for it
after death, and cheating them at once out of their property and their salvation."

2006-12-24 03:59:12 · 5 answers · asked by cheechandchong1979 2

I am a traditionalist. My Christmas season is about the birth of Jesus not the gifts or decorations so much that my children do not recieve presents at all. The greatest gift I have ever recieved is hearing my children telling their friends that Christmas is about the birth of Christ. I feel like I have passed down this to my kids and one day my grandchildren will also have this in their hearts. I am so blessed.

2006-12-24 03:56:10 · 17 answers · asked by aulona37 3

I am a devout Christian and am shocked to have out that our faith had adopted a pagan belief.

2006-12-24 03:54:02 · 17 answers · asked by ? 6

Just curious.


Merry Christmas to all!

2006-12-24 03:52:49 · 7 answers · asked by *Happy Once Again!* 3

catholics, who are christians, worship a jewish woman., i am a christian by the way, (not catholic)

2006-12-24 03:52:45 · 19 answers · asked by rhino_man420 6

2006-12-24 03:46:41 · 22 answers · asked by Kate the Saint 1

Matthew 16:28

2006-12-24 03:37:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I myself do not know if God exists, but I am curious to know what most non-believers would accept as evidence for God? Besides the obvious "seeing with your own eyes", what kind of evidence should one expect to find?

2006-12-24 03:34:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is for all the hate mongers who continue to spread hate and evil....even on Christmas eve...even if you don't believe in God you are sinning against your own self and humanity.

2006-12-24 03:33:43 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

y dont the judaism have growth where as islam is the fastest growing religion of the world either it dont hav any sense that its not being accepted by any.

2006-12-24 03:32:21 · 22 answers · asked by faisal_bmz 1

and don't use the bible as evidence because it was written by people and cannot prove itself. I see war, children starving, people suffering, disease, and hatred in the world. Where is god's responsibility in all this? Hey, and why do we make god a he rather than a she, when women are the gentler gender? I think god is made in the image of man (literally) and religion has been the basis of war since the beginning of man's time on earth. Prove me wrong without quoting but with some form of objective proof and I will respectfully admit being corrected. But quoting the bible or going on faith is simply not proof. And yes, even atheists can be good people--they don't start religious wars

2006-12-24 03:29:22 · 22 answers · asked by flopwood_turley 1

I also killed her offspring, I figured it's best for them to all go together.
A 240m shot with my M107 dropped her swee-et.
A Remington Shotgun to finish off the offspring as it is more humane, as it is certain to finish the job.
You know I love to eat sweetcorn after a hunt, it's just like a little spiritual ritual.
I was just wondering guys and gals, do you have like a funny little ritual after a hunt?

P.S Have you ever tried bear stew?? It is difficult to digest, but if you eat a young bear, it is divine, beautiful full flavor when soaked in thyme, very recommended.

2006-12-24 03:29:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-24 03:28:00 · 20 answers · asked by a sock 3

2006-12-24 03:26:59 · 9 answers · asked by Abdolhaleem 1

2006-12-24 03:26:36 · 5 answers · asked by katlady927 6

2006-12-24 03:26:02 · 11 answers · asked by a sock 3

And is it an Anglican tradition or do Roman Catholics do the same?

2006-12-24 03:25:22 · 7 answers · asked by Report Abuse 3

From what I have seen,they seem pretty harmless.
I have heard some say that a spell is almost the same thing as a Christian prayer.
I have..also heard that it is not of God and that Wiccan rituals and spells are "evil".
What is your opinion on the subject?

2006-12-24 03:25:06 · 13 answers · asked by Myaloo 1

2006-12-24 03:21:16 · 28 answers · asked by a sock 3

2006-12-24 03:20:28 · 23 answers · asked by Just Me 2

I refer to that story as "Jesus Gets Grumpy" but it does show that even He could get angry and act out...right?

2006-12-24 03:19:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

This question is open to all. I do believe that Jesus is coming back, but I'd really like to hear what you think. Just remember that this is all in love and not to try and hurt anyone's feelings or beliefs.

2006-12-24 03:17:32 · 22 answers · asked by REV MCD 2

That doesn't sound loving to me.
I don't understand.

2006-12-24 03:16:46 · 17 answers · asked by Reginalda 1

Who is Who?

2006-12-24 03:16:09 · 16 answers · asked by Observer 1

2006-12-24 03:14:39 · 41 answers · asked by a sock 3

Happy Holy Days

Blessings on All

And yes,

Peace and Love

2006-12-24 03:14:31 · 3 answers · asked by digilook 2

2006-12-24 03:13:15 · 21 answers · asked by ? 7

2006-12-24 03:12:20 · 3 answers · asked by mrhoppy22 3

The Zen master/teacher at one of the Zen monasteries in the U.S. spoke about an incident when he was a student. He had this anger in him about something and, when he saw his old Zen teacher walking towards him, he quickly put on a serene, spiritual face. When he passed the teacher, he bowed and gave a serene smile. When the teacher was 3 steps past him, the teacher made a puking sound because he saw through the delusion and the mask. This made the student even angrier. But it ultimately allowed him to see the ego masks that we put on and to see what he was doing. Can anyone relate in their daily lives?

2006-12-24 03:11:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

its a big country, so why did they get defeated

2006-12-24 03:11:19 · 8 answers · asked by hello 1