and control the masses?
2007-02-18 23:56:36 · 13 answers · asked by hot carl sagan: ninja for hire 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
YES!
There is NO other reason for it.
2007-02-19 00:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hell in the Bible
The word “hell” is used 54 times in the Bible. It is translated from several different words with various meanings, as indicated below:
In the Old Testament:
31 times from the Hebrew “Sheol,” which means
“the grave”
In the New Testament:
10 times from the Greek “Hades,” which means
“the grave”
12 times from the Greek “Gehenna,” which means
“a place of burning”
1 time from the Greek “Tartarus,” which means
“a place of darkness”
2007-02-19 00:26:41 · answer #2 · answered by Damian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Almighty YHVH set up a system. He sent His “Son” YAHOSHUA to die for the sins of mankind so they would not have to. (They could choose to, but did not have to). Any person who chooses not to allow Yahoshua to take care of their sins, chooses to remain attached to their sins. They thus will wind up in the lake of fire which is YHVH’s method of cleaning this world, and eliminating sin and sinners. The Creator set aside the Seventh day for rest and worship. Yes that is the day usually called “Saturday”. We are not saved by obedience, we are saved by faith. However we are saved FOR obedience. As He said in John 14:15 (and in many other places) “If you love me, keep my commandments.
Churchianity is a pagan religion. The only thing that will change a person is the indwelling savior Yahoshua. Obviously that is rare in this sinful world.
2007-02-19 00:08:37 · answer #3 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not with me it is not, & I don't use it on other people either. I let the people watch my life, If they see something they will respond, I just retire a year ago, & my last day I worked many unbelievers said that they saw something in me that they have not seen in other Christians, & I did not have to say one word. Because I am the Only Bible some people will read.
2007-02-19 00:01:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is the use of converting coward people? That is the tricks of cheaters, not of true religions.
At this age of maturity, mankind can make consideration for themselves, it is no use to distort religions with lies or tricks. Humanity are no longer ignorant masses.
2007-02-19 00:02:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Atheists and other nonbelievers seem to think that if they turn their backs on God they will have control of their lives. They don't. They could find out today that they have cancer and 6 months to live, lose a loved one to death or loss of love and being left for someone else. Your lack of faith doesn't put control of your lives in your hands, it just leaves you adrift when bad things happen to you.
2007-02-19 00:05:28 · answer #6 · answered by Debra D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it is not a scare tactic.
The fact is, if you love your child you will warn them of the inevitable consequences of their actions, right? Such as, not to play in the road, don't bite the electric cord, don't jump off the roof, etc.....because in your wisdom you KNOW what the outcome would be...you KNOW it isn't what they would want , and it sure isn't what YOU would want.
So, God warns us. The end result of not following Jesus He KNOWS, and He has warned us. You don't want it, and NEITHER DOES HE.
2007-02-19 00:03:59 · answer #7 · answered by Jed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is, given the churches that say that all the time, and the television evangelists. But the more I hear people say things like that, the more I am proud to call myself Wiccan. I don't convert to any religion where people try to force their beliefs onto you.
2007-02-19 00:03:45 · answer #8 · answered by Lief Tanner 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no..the wrath of god agaist unrepentant sinners and hell are realities...whether people convert or not....
the good news is that god loves everyone as well, and wishes them to repent, so he can forgive them.....
hell is only for those who reject god,....he is just giving them what they want...eternity without him...hell is the absence of god
2007-02-19 00:01:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'd like to think so wouldn't you.
Hell is real, and you cannot say you were not warned.
What you should really fear though is what can bring you there: serious sin.
2007-02-19 00:19:55 · answer #10 · answered by carl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it was not intended for that purpose.It was never used to convert but to inform until the Roman Catholic church was formed..
2007-02-19 00:05:05 · answer #11 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋