2006-09-14 00:05:50 · 6 answers · asked by bestofintent 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Contrary to popular belief, hell is not a place of eternal torment. The Greek word Haides from which we get hell, and it's Hebrew equivalent sheohl, refers to the common grave of mankind; the patriarch Job prayed "O that you would hide me in sheol {hell}"[Job 14:13 Amplified Bible], meaning that he wanted a quick and painless death to end his suffering. Think about it, would you punish a child for some misdemeanor by holding his hand over a hot stove? the doctrine of Hellfire is a repugnant affront to a God of love
2006-09-14 11:08:41 · answer #1 · answered by I tell you whut! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word hell comes from a Germanic root which means “to cover,” and is the usual translation of the Hebrew Sheol. In religions in the West, hell is believed to be a place of punishment for the souls of those who sinned during their lives. Hell is normally contrasted with heaven, the place where the souls of good people go to be rewarded.
The word sheol is a Hebrew word for “grave” or “pit.” Theologically, it was an underworld where the sprits of the dead lived on. It was similar to the Greek Underworld and was thus not normally a place of punishment. Some later texts, however, started to refer to Sheol in a negative manner, as if it were reserved for those who did evil while alive.
Limbo is not quite hell and not quite heaven. The term limbo comes from the Latin word limbus, which means “border” or “edge.” In Roman Catholic doctrine, limbo is the immediate destination of those souls who, through no personal fault, are not admitted to heaven. Because this fate is not due to their own moral failings, they are also not damned to hell. The name limbo comes from the fact that it is traditionally believed to be located on the edge of Hell.
The existence of hell is theologically necessary in Christianity because of the need to punish those who refuse to believe correctly. It is also a theological problem because it has come to be seen as a place of eternal torment. It is doubtful that this is compatible with the existence of a God which is perfectly loving.
2006-09-16 00:38:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A better term is spirit prison. Peter writes that Jesus preached to the spirits in prison before the resurrection. Those in this state apparently will have the change to hear the Gospel and repent.
2006-09-14 22:24:32 · answer #3 · answered by Woody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lift go's down
2006-09-18 04:38:13 · answer #4 · answered by bcliff13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is what my children's father created just for me.
2006-09-16 17:54:33 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are in it ...
2006-09-15 10:53:07 · answer #6 · answered by q6656303 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋