If it is something you do not believe exist, seems like you would be more bothered to be told you are going to Rawanda, a place that you know exist?
2006-10-21 04:46:19 · 38 answers · asked by micheal777 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is not out of any fear of going there. It is because it makes us realize where we stand in the other person's estimation. They think we are inferior and deserving of the worst possible place imaginable. That is not good!
Imagine that I made up a totally fictitious place, called Drebble. In Drebble, everyone has to hang upside down by their toenails, and below them is a pit of poisonous snakes. Every day, a wave of the worst depression comes over you and you want to kill yourself, but you don't have the means to do so.
So then I say to you, "If you don't change your ways, I believe that you are going to Drebble." How would you feel? You wouldn't be afraid of this Drebble place, since you know it doesn't exist. But how would you feel towards me, for believing that you deserved to go to such a place? How would that make you feel?
Maybe you are emotionally strong and it would not bother you. But it does bother many people, because it's just not nice to tell someone they deserve to go to the yuckiest place imaginable.
2006-10-21 04:53:55 · answer #1 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make no mistake, there really is evidence that it does exist despite the people who want to tell you there is none and pretend they will never go there. I believe we also get a little taste of it every now and then on earth, like a reminder when someone dies of cancer, or heart failure a few days after being born or if they perish young at war or in an auto fatality. It is not because they are bad or being punished that they suffer but it is a reminder of what early man's disobedience to God made us all vulnerable to. When miracles happen we have a very small taste or reminder of God and what He has in store for those who love and obey him and when Hitler and Dahmer types emerge we get a very small glimpse/reminder of what Satan is like. For anyone who says they do not believe those reminders I am sure the ones that are bothered are the ones who know subconsciously that they are living a lie or they really are not sure.
A few others will get upset because they know the Biblical warnings or pictures of what hell is so whether they believe or not they know what someone else is wishing on them. As for me, I firmly believe and it never bothers me when someone tells me they wish me there or think I am going there because the Bible literally says anyone who tells their brother that, stands in danger of hell fire themselves. It is the person with that kind of hate, anger, and evil intent who needs to worry first about theirself. As for Rowanda or any other places, I would be upset if the person speaking had the power to send me, because I only want to go where I will be at home.
2006-10-21 05:02:34 · answer #2 · answered by beverly p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's partially the arrogance behind t he statement that might bother some. After all, someone has chosen to speak for God.
Despite the belief that hell does not exist, it could still bug some people.
Consider another situation: if someone said, "I hope you die of cancer," it might bother someone even if there is absolutely no history of cancer in their family and despite the fact that t hey live a very healthy lifestyle. Their chances of dying of cancer would not be great, but the fact that someone wants you to die painfully might bother you.
Let's see....how about another example. If someone says, "I hope you are plagued by a flesh eating bacteria, and that you suffer a painful and prolonged death, which not only causes you misery but also the people you know and love who must watch this happen."
Again, you know th e chances of your dying this way are not that great, but it might bug you a little that someone really wishes this on you.
Likewise, even if you don't believe in hell, it might bug you that someone believes you deserve to go to hell, a place reputed to be well....ummmm.....hellish. Eternal, unremitted human suffering and pain. Agony, misery, and so on.
This might especially bother someone if it's a loved one who tells you you're going to hell. Or someone who you otherwise might have had respect for.
2006-10-21 05:02:39 · answer #3 · answered by Angry Gay Man 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because I don't like to be burned. Even a little bit. Even on one finger. The thought of being totally and completely consumed by fire for eternity is not something I will allow myself to do. Especially when I know a way has been made for me to get out. To know that someone gave His life that I wouldn't have to experience that.
If you were sitting in the middle of a burning forest and a firefighter reached you to save you just as you were about to be consumed and that same firefighter died at your feet but you saw clearly the pathway he made for you to escape your certain death would you continue to sit there or walk down that pathway to safety and life? It's common sense. You are going to RUN down the pathway to escape your certain death!
Why do some people choose to live life only in the "here and now?" Why can't they search with their hearts and see & acknowledge that their soul does indeed need to be saved. The price has been paid and all we have to do is accept it.
To reject that gift would be a slap in God's face.
2006-10-21 05:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't bother me because I am considering the prospect of ending up in a place that doesn't exist. It bothers me that people who claim to represent a religion based on tolerance and forgiveness would actively condemn people in a poor attempt to scare them into changing their minds.
First of all, no human can act in the place of God and decide who is going to Hell or not. Second of all, if God had any forgiveness whatsoever, he would not condemn people to Hell for eternity in the first place. God would continue to give people a chance to get it right.
2006-10-21 05:10:31 · answer #5 · answered by KenshoDude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't bother me at all. At least not for myself. It saddens me that someone would be that judgmental and hateful toward another while at the same time displaying such ignorance about "hell".
Hel (yes, it's only got one "l") is actually a place of peace and rest. Don't know why christians would be so scared of that. I'm looking forward to it. Also have no idea why the name for the christian place of eternal torment seems to have been named for the Scandinavian goddess of birth, death and rebirth. Her name means both "hole" and "whole". She's not to be feared any more than her realm is to be feared. Which is - not at all.
~Morg~
2006-10-21 04:53:02 · answer #6 · answered by morgorond 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's SUPPOSED to bother you! The very reason religions teach that if you dont follow them, you go to hell, is to bother people right into believing in them.
I think what bothers a lot of people is the lack of respect other religions have for their beliefs or their skepticism.
2006-10-21 05:09:39 · answer #7 · answered by cartmansmom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it is believed by christians that bad people go to hell. ergo, you are telling people they are bad and judging them harshly.
no one likes being judged and lectured regardless of beliefs. then, if you know that atheists don't believe in hell, why are you going around telling them all that's where they're going? are those little jabs meant to annoy--because if you're not trying to convert with threats, then what are you trying to do? are you baiting the atheists?
has an atheist ever taunted you that heaven does not exist? why would it bother you since you know it does?
2006-10-21 04:58:40 · answer #8 · answered by icknblick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does not bother me at all because I know better. What infuriates me is that you use the fear of hell to gain "followers" and money for your churches. You say if you do not believe what I tell you to believe than you are going to hell. That is unconscionable, in my opinion.
2006-10-21 04:55:13 · answer #9 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When someone tells me that I'm going to hell because I don't practice their religion, the absurdity and ignorance or stupidity of my fellow man is what bothers me, not a fear of going to hell.
I am just greatly disappointed that people believe their religion is the right religion. The ignorance, stupidity, ego-centrism, and ethno-centrism, and arrogance are what gets my goat.
2006-10-21 04:51:19 · answer #10 · answered by OU812 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋