If people find it in their heart to wish people to hell, maybe they belong there themself. For that matter, if the place exists, wouldn't that be GOD'S decision, as opposed to some joe-blow who thinks he knows everything?
2006-07-18 11:53:48 · 18 answers · asked by taogent 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yep its God desicion who goes there and who doesnt.
2006-07-18 11:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello
The literal meaning of hell in the Bible is mankind's common grave,a hole in the ground. Someplace where people are buried. I agree that is made up by 2nd century christians who had already drifted far away from the truth of the scriptures. I the Hebrew Old Testiment Sheol is the name of the grave and in the Greek hades is used for grave. In the first book of the Bible,God told Adam that from dust you came and to the dust you will return. God never had a plan for mankind to go to a place of torment. Thats was mans folley. If you are really interested I can give you much more information on the subject. John 17:3
2006-07-18 12:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by wbyrnes2008 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't believe in hell or any other myth fabricated by humans. The threat of hell used to keep people in line. We need to shift to a new paradigm soon and stop pussyfooting around people's religious beliefs. Those belief systems are causing more harm on this planet than many people realize. Let's face it, the religious trip isn't working. Christianity has had 2000 years to set the world right - you'd think the world would be a better place by now. They should get off their holy horse and just stop preaching this B.S. Keep it to themselves if they insist on their little fantasy of angels and clouds and their smug satisfaction that the rest of the world will suffer eternal torture because they weren't as "enlightened" as these holier-than-though bible scripture cut-and-pasters. Although I have to admit sending "Lucky" down there would tickle my fancy. My bad.
2006-07-18 12:10:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible clearly states that Hell, was designed for the fallen angels of Heaven. It is by choice that people decide to follow a fallen angel , and therefore fall into the same place as them.
God gives every possible way to save people from that choice, yet he grants free will, and can not make you decide to go to Heaven. Or even follow him. Hell was not designed for people, but if they Choose Satan( Fallen Angel) as their Father, unstead of God. Then they have made that choice on their own. The Bibles say you are either for him, or against him. there is no middle ground.
2006-07-18 12:14:13 · answer #4 · answered by Richard Kent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Romans 10
2006-07-18 11:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, on top of the sky is a place where you go if you've done nothing wrong, and down in the ground is a place where you go if you've been a bad boy. In the place up above you grow feather wings and you flad round and round with a harp singing hymns, and down in the ground you grow horns and a tail and you carry a fork and moan and wail. Why can't we have eternal life, and never die? Never die?
2006-07-18 11:57:57 · answer #6 · answered by mrcone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The below about says it all, the rich man did not want to be where he was and he was in deep serious problems.
Luk 16:22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
Luk 16:23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
Luk 16:24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
Luk 16:25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
2006-07-18 12:00:43 · answer #7 · answered by † PRAY † 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and no. hell was created for the devil and his angels. For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darknessto be reserved unto Judgement. 2 peter 2:4 bible kjv But everyone who doesn't accept Jesus Christ as Savior is choosing to go to hell, its for all the people who denie Christ. That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrightousness. 2 thess. 2:12 Bible KJV Depart from me, ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels. Matt. 25:41
If you have a bible read these verses and if not buy one KJV version. it has all the answers to life!
2006-07-18 12:13:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan is trying to deceive you brother. Hell is real. Why would people want to obey a law if there is no severe consequences of not obeying it. God or Christ himself talk about hell in the new testament.
2006-07-18 11:58:27 · answer #9 · answered by lucky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. Not only is hell a construct of those who believe in it, there's a special place in hell for people who only believe in it because they're afraid they'll end up there if they don't! :-)
2006-07-18 11:56:21 · answer #10 · answered by ratboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heaven & Hell are in the Heart.
2006-07-18 11:56:51 · answer #11 · answered by Brian N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋