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2007-01-29 13:13:03 · 17 answers · asked by honman101 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Bible does not say anything about 7 layers of Hell, but it does talk about degrees of punishment.
The degree of punishment will be commensurate with one's sin against the light which one has received.
One good passage that indicated degrees of punishment is Luke 12:47-48: "That servant who know his master's will and does not get ready or does not do what his master wants will be BEATEN WITH MANY BLOWS. But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be BEATEN WITH FEW BLOWS. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked". Other verses on this issue include MAT 10:15; 16:27; Rev. 20:12,13; 22:12.
Jesus affirmed that the wicked "will go away to ETERNAL punishment, but the righteous to ETERNAL life" (Mat 25:460
2007-01-29 15:59:27 · answer #1 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have learned many things about many religions and other STUFF while on this site. This is the first I have ever heard of layers of hell. I am going to have to research it. I enjoy the opportunity given by you all to learn something new each day, whether I agree with it or not, I am aware. THANK YOU ALL.
2007-01-29 21:21:46 · answer #2 · answered by bajllc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not have ten layers? Or twelve? Hell does't exist, so lets really embroider the fiction.
You could try reading Dante's Inferno, if you're interested in the subject. It is fiction, like the Bible, but interesting.
2007-01-29 21:18:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell and the "Lake of Fire" are symbols used in the Bible
The Lake of Fire = The subconscious mind's area of repression, the "id"
Hell = Remorse, self-condemnation, guilt and frustration
Hell is not a physical place and there are no physical layers.
2007-01-29 21:23:31 · answer #4 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the Mayans thought that. But me, no. The Bible never says there is seven layers of hell. And it didn't even hint of it. I believe that the Bible is true.
2007-01-29 21:19:57 · answer #5 · answered by Lizzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only one layer
2007-01-29 21:18:17 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible doesn't teach that...so I would say no there isn't 7 layers....the teachings of islam and such I don't pay attention to,, to me they have no validity.
2007-01-29 21:22:10 · answer #7 · answered by shiningon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read The Divine Comedy yourself.
2007-01-29 21:20:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Bible says nothing like that. That is Dante. As far as I know, Dante is not who is the biggest authority on the issue, god is right.
2007-01-29 21:17:52 · answer #9 · answered by fifimsp1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you realy want to know, read Revelations in the bible for yor self.
2007-01-29 21:27:11 · answer #10 · answered by Debbie D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋