Earlier I was very depressed because I thought people like Dick Cheney and Karl Rove would never have to pay for anything they did, simply because I believed that everyone would go to Heaven (defined in my mind as dimensions). I believed that a person who was evil on earth would still go to Heaven, but to a low dimension, while people who were better would go to higher dimensions. But then I wondered why I believed in demons (which I do, since that's what convinced me to go back to religion), but I didn't believe in any kind of Hell? And then I thought that the whole "Satan's minions" thing was right. There are people who become Satan's minions because they're evil. They crave power and control, and will stomp on all who oppose them. And those people are going to Hell, because why would a just God let them into Heaven? I don't include those who are athiests, unless they're evil, and most of the athiests I know aren't. I don't include anyone else either, unless they're truly evil.
2007-07-30 13:55:24 · 16 answers · asked by honest_funny_charlie 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It wasn't just Karl Rove and Dick Cheney that led to my changing my beliefs. It's all those who are evil, including democrats, and a whole lot of others, both past and present (and future). So I didn't change my beliefs to fit my political beliefs--my beliefs were changed so that I could understand the consequences of being evil. As far as how educated I am, I think that has nothing to do with any of this. My beliefs are constantly evolving, and God expects that or He wouldn't have given us free will, and I think a whole lot of other people out there go through the same thing. In other words, we use critical thinking to come to our own conclusions, regardless of what others believe. If people want to believe that those of us who are believers in any faith are completely ignorant and don't have the capacity to look at something and work through it (critical thinking), or even the believers who feel the same way, I don't give a whit. I'll look for the good (God) in all of you.
2007-07-30 14:28:19 · update #1
Isn't it neat how we all want to serve God...as long as we can serve Him in an advisory capacity?
Seriously, though, the word translated "hell" in the Bible actually means "grave"...according to Revelation, death (which is the last enemy to be destroyed) and it's nasty companion, hell (the grave) are scheduled to be tossed into "The Lake of Fire" where the beast and the false prophet are.
Could it be that the Lake of Fire is sort of God's incinerator, where He literally burns up the trash? The fire can't be quenched, until it has finished the job God set it to do...ever seen how sulpher works?
Like you, I don't think many human beings will wind up there, but the ones who do will be destroyed..."this is the Second Death"...no resurrecting from this one, guys, sorry!
Now that we've both given our opinions, I guess we'll just have to wait till God gives us His.
My guess is He'll have the "Best Answer"!!
2007-07-30 14:04:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like you changed your mind about hell just so you could put Cheney and Rove there. You're a phony all the way. You were better off with you thought they would go to heaven even though a low level.
2007-07-30 14:05:28 · answer #2 · answered by expertless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm, you might give thought to the idea, if you were going to sell religion then you must have a "hell" to make your religion look good. You cannot have one without the other because it won't sell. I remember going to church with grandma who went to a little church where every Sunday the preacher's last draw was "ya better turn before ya burn" and with that they passed the offering plate. This Christianity is a big money maker and it has a place in our world because as with all religions , it is necessary.
2007-07-30 14:18:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, Charlie:
I changed my mind on Hell 34 years ago. You see, I was an atheist because of that fable that started with Greek Mythology. But after studying the Bible myself, I found it is much hotter, and destroys the wicked. Yes, there will be a payday for even politicians who deal dishonestly with the people.
But let me refer you to another site that tells you what Satan thinks about immortalizing dead humans. Read Roger Morneaus biography written after escaping from a spirit-worship cult. www.revelado.org/cult.htm
Shalom, peace in Jesus, Balaam
2007-07-30 14:05:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need educated on so many levels it is impossible to answer you. But the one thing you can take to the bank,,,if George Bush, has accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior,,,and I have no reason to doubt that...he is a child of God and God will punish those who hurt his children..if not in this world, most certainly in the next...I have no idea what Dick Cheney believes, but the same applies if he is a Christian..
Now, about you....you need to worry about what will happen to you and forget about your attitude of hate..You need to study the Bible and learn from it...for in it, you will find how you can have everlasting life...
2007-07-30 14:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by dreamdress2 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have been doing a study on hell there are three,Sheol the place of the dead,Hades the pit and Gehenna punishment according to the bible the location is in the heart of the earth we would have to go 50 miles from the earths crust down to the core and they have discovered that only 1 mile down from the ocean floor there is leakage of gas and fire and worms 8 ft long(where the worm dieth not) kind of scary huh?
2007-07-30 14:03:44 · answer #6 · answered by loveChrist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll feel a lot better when you stop believing in any superstitious nonsense that comes your way.
Cheney, Rove, Bush, etc. are never going to get their due because they are too rich and too powerful and this country is too corrupt. Sad but true.
2007-07-30 13:58:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
by reading what you wrote, it seems that you just look for an opinion and accept that as truth, very dangerous for you to do this.
TRUTH is writen in the Bible. Opinions only matter when you are picking the color of your new car, or your favorite ice cream. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life; no man can go to God the Father without Jesus.
The truth is, we are ALL sinners and sinners who do not have their sins washed away, do not go to Heaven.
This is NOT my opinion, its the truth, just read the Bible and get the facts!
2007-07-30 14:02:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hell replaced into living with a man or woman for 30 years who have been "stored" with the aid of concern. He/she truthfully believed that i replaced into going to Hell because of the fact i did not show that concern. i spotted in spite of the indisputable fact that, that concern did not end him/her from doing the main God-awful issues, even committing crimes against guy and nature. I escaped. Took him/her yet another 8 years to discover the actuality, the affection. I took him/her decrease back, and not stay in Hell. compliment God, from whom all advantages bypass.
2016-10-13 03:53:40 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am concerned that you feel Dick Cheney is the most evil man on the planet.. not that I love the guy, but man, what about Ted 'the drunk' Kennedy??
2007-07-30 13:58:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋