"And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell."
--Matthew 10:28
"Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. 12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. 13 And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. 14 Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. 15 And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire."
—Revelation 20:9-15
Turn to Jesus now--He loves you!
2007-05-27 04:29:52 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You religious wackos are funny. Funny strange, not funny funny.
You tell us "jesus loves you"... and then tell us he is going to burn us horribly for eternity if we don't LOVE him back. He sounds like one evil and sick dude to me. He kinda sounds like a stalker...
2007-05-27 04:34:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You said it yourself in the first scripture. "destroy both body and soul". Do you understand what it means to destroy?
Also, in the secind scripture, 'death and hades were thrown into the lake of fire", is clearly telling us that death/hell will be destroyed.
So how is it you still claim that people will spend eternity in a place that itself will be destroyed?
de·stroy (dĭ-stroi') pronunciation
v., -stroyed, -stroy·ing, -stroys.
v.tr.
1. To ruin completely; spoil: The ancient manuscripts were destroyed by fire.
2. To tear down or break up; demolish. See synonyms at ruin.
3. To do away with; put an end to: “In crowded populations, poverty destroys the possibility of cleanliness” (George Bernard Shaw).
4. To kill: destroy a rabid dog.
5. To subdue or defeat completely; crush: The rebel forces were destroyed in battle.
6. To render useless or ineffective: destroyed the testimony of the prosecution's chief witness.
v.intr.
2007-05-27 04:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe there is a holy spirit but i do not think this spirit is jesus. Jesus is just a parable to allow you to feel this power.
I have spoken to people who were touched by the holy spirit and they say that they cannot describe it. Therefore its not jesus its just the spirit.
Giving a powerful force a name doesnt mae that name describe it. It does allow for a conceptual analysis of the power.
I dont think im going to hell if i dont accept the spirit.
I might get reincarnated though to let go of my pain that life has thrust upon me.
Christianity used to believe in reincarnation but gave up that a long time ago. This means that jesus used to believe in reincarnation possibly. Jesus never ever said that you will go to hell if you dont give your life to him.
I think that is so twisted and causes suffering because many peple want to feel the spirit but cannot as they cannot even feel their own pain due to it being repressed unconsciously.
You cant give yourself up until you reveal your whole self so until issues are faced at a time when you are mature enough or free enough then people will not accept jesus(or holy spirit) as the force will not accept anything less than everything.
Please do not try to make me fear death as fear stops you loving and i do not think that was what jesus wanted.
Fear is born out of not knowing so i cannot be blamed for not knowing.
We live in hell already. We arent all fully connected to ourselves so we feel joy with all that we are connected to.
The rest of our broken selves is filled with pain.
Pain of childhood trauma, and immature mental blocks we build around ourselves to deal with the things we do not know.
Feel high and mighty if you want to if you think you are better than someone who hasnt given their life to jesus but you are falling from grace the moment you feel superior.
2007-05-27 04:44:43 · answer #3 · answered by ramie box 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You guys still do not seem to realize that this absolutely hateful nonsense serve to drive people away. Not draw them to your religion of "pure white light" and "love". What a joke!. The light of Xtianity is like one of those ugly fishes with the light on it's head that draws other fishes to it so it can devour them. Sometimes being blinded by these religions of "light" is not a good thing afterall. The Church of light harbors the greatest shadow. I will have nothing to do with the demonic mess you call Christianity. It's false messiah, prophet and most of all false god.
Sorry I am in a strange mood myself.
2007-05-27 04:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by The_Slasher_of_Veils 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If I get sent to hell even though I'm a good person, give to charity, spend my time working and with my family, and do good things for the sake of earth and humanity, then god wasn't really worth being with in the first place.
2007-05-27 04:35:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is not thing as "Eternity in Hell" You are misunderstanding the message. When talking about eternity, it mean eternity gone of the possibility of going to heaven. It is not like you gonna be punished by eternity.
I believe in God, but you are misunderstanding the message.
2007-05-27 04:36:34 · answer #6 · answered by LawNerd 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This seems like a version of Pascal's Wager so I guess the bars open! Make mine a double........Not everyone here accepts things through fear mongering. Not to mention judgment.
2007-05-27 04:34:07 · answer #7 · answered by Yogini 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
"Truly, the likeness of Jesus with God is as the likeness of Adam. He created him of dust, and then said to him, 'Be!' and he was." [3:59]
Muhammad and Jesus, as well as the other prophets, were sent to confirm the belief in one God. This is referred to in the Qur'an where Jesus is reported as saying that he came:
"To attest the law which was before me, and to make lawful to you part of what was forbidden you; I have come to you with a sign from your Lord, so fear God and obey me." [3:50]
Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h)emphasized the importance of Jesus by saying:
"Whoever believes there is no god but Allah, alone without partner, that Muhammad is His messenger, that Jesus is a servant and messenger of God, His word breathed into Mary and a spirit emanating from Him, and that Paradise and Hell are true, shall be received by God into Heaven. [Bukhari]
2007-05-27 04:37:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quit degrading the name of the Christ with your "hell, death, etc" as threats. Shame on you.
2007-05-27 04:33:42 · answer #9 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's cool. My conscience is clear so if that earns me a place in hell it's all good.
2007-05-27 04:33:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋