Could Pagans actually go to hell?

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A Pagan in Hell
By: Pendragon
Posted: Sept. 12th/00
Website: http://www.paganvillages.com/Goddess/pendragon/index0.html


A Pagan dies and, to his great surprise, he finds himself standing before some pearly gates. St. Peter asks him, "May I help you?"

The Pagan asks, "Where am I?"

Peter says, "You're at the gates of heaven."

The Pagan says, "But I don't believe in heaven."

Peter frowns at him. "You're one of those Pagans, aren't you?"

"Yes. I believe I'm in the wrong place; I'm supposed to go to Summerland."

Peter says, "Sorry. We took over Summerland, and it's temporarily closed for remodeling."

"What should I do now?"

Peter says, "Well, since we don't allow Pagans in heaven, you have to go to hell. Sorry. Just follow that path that leads downward and to the left."

The Pagan walks down to hell, where the gates are standing open. He walks in and finds beautiful meadows, happy animals, and clear streams of water.

He walks on in and begins exploring, and after a few minutes a courtly gentleman walks up to him and bows politely. "Hello, I'm Satan. You must be the guy that St. Peter phoned me about. Are you a Pagan?"

"Yes, I am. What's going to happen now?"

Satan says, "Well, the fishing's pretty good, if you enjoy that sort of thing. There's a little refreshment stand down the road. And I believe the Pagan meeting grounds are right over the next hill."

Suddenly, a hole opens up in the sky above, and a yawning chasm opens directly underneath it. The stench of sulphur fills the air. Hundreds of screaming, tortured souls drop down into the flaming pit, which immediately closes up with a thud.

The Pagan, hardly believing what he just saw, asks Satan, "And what was THAT ???"

Satan rolls his eyes. "Oh, just ignore them. They're Christians; they wouldn't have it any other way."




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Yes, friends, I know Pagans don't believe in hell...and as a Pagan, I don't either. The whole point here was the joke. Now for another point, am I being too sarcastic..as I did here? I am one who craves kindness but am often a little sarcastic with those who try to get to me. How do you handle this? Check out my new question on kindness.

Answer 1

I liked this so much I copied and saved it. Thanks!!!

Answer 2

You'd have to define Pagan to decide whether they would go to 'hell' or not. When the term first came into play, Pagans were any religion that did not follow the CATHOLIC church. Hence, all you folk who are Protestant, Anglican, United etc... YOU are PAGAN and will go to hell for not following The Rules, and it doesn't matter if you believe in God or not. On a side note, It has been widely acknowledged (Even by priests) that Christianity in general is chock full of Pagan symbols and many religious holidays are based on Pagan dates (Christmas and that Candle thing... Sorry, I don't know the name), including the symbol for "The Father, Son and Holy Spirit" (Based on the Triquetra in Pagan religions).

Answer 3

According to the bible, yes!! If they know to do right and don't do it, it is sin and the wages of sin is death in Hell. Just because you believe in something or choose not to believe in it does not mean it will not happen. Satan believes and trembles but he is still going to end up in the same place he tries to get people not to believe in. IF you choose ignorance and not to believe just because it may be easier for you to think that way, you can be right beside old Satan.

Answer 4

heres my stand if there is a heaven and hell Pagans are more likely to go to heaven than hell since they are not out to destroy the world as the christians are more likely to go to hell since they call it evil. pagans worship nature and many pathions and love animals. christians hate all this because there bible says the earth is ruled by satan which satan doesnt even exist you cant prove him anymore than you can prove the bible god is true.

Answer 5

When pagans die they go to hades just like everyone until the judgement day. The soul stays there not in hell. Hell is after jugdement when the wicked will be cast into the lake of fire. We have free will God made us in his image to choose between good /evil.

Answer 6

Well yes of course they can, and "Christians" can as well. Matthew 7:22-24 says, "22Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' 23Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'
24"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." Some believe to be Christians, but they kind of go through religious practices and motions alot without having a heart or a intention for God. And yes Pagans can as well, God doesnt demand anyone's perfection, with God you don't have to be perfect.

Answer 7

"because that christianity got here about at the same time as Hellenistic paganism got here about" Hellenistic paganism replaced into round for thousands of years in the previous Christianity got here about. definite, Hell attracts many similarities with Hades. that's perchance it replaced into followed by ability of Christians and changed to in wonderful condition Christian preparation.

Answer 8

Most Pagans don't believe in Hell.

Answer 9

In 1611 English, people planted seeds in hell,they dug potatoes out of hell. That means we all die and go to hell .Unless we are cremated.I don't think Jesus himself would want to go to the christian heaven.

Answer 10

Could, and will. I'm not surprised to see a story about a pagan conversing with Satan, but when you see him, it won't be in an idyllic setting, and he won't chat amicably with you.

Answer 11

Yes,They Could