do christians muslims buddhists and hindus believe, those of a diff religion other than yours will go to hell?

Question

muslims believe in hell. i've got a muslim friend. and he's not a terrorist. muslims who want to wipe out the christians are idiots. and christians who want to judge them based on 9/11 are idiots.

Answer 1

Buddhists:
The Buddhist Concept of Heaven and Hell

The wise man makes his own heaven while the foolish man creates his own hell here and hereafter.

The Buddhist concept of heaven and hell is entirely different from that in other religions. Buddhists do not accept that these places are eternal. It is unreasonable to condemn a man to eternal hell for his human weakness but quite reasonable to give him every chance to develop himself. From the Buddhist point of view, those who go to hell can work themselves upward by making use of the merit that they had acquired previously. There are no locks on the gates of hell. Hell is a temporary place and there is no reason for those beings to suffer there forever.

The Buddha's Teaching shows us that there are heavens and hells not only beyond this world, but in this very world itself. Thus the Buddhist conception of heaven and hell is very reasonable. For instance, the Buddha once said, 'When the average ignorant person makes an assertion to the effect that there is a Hell (patala) under the ocean he is making a statement which is false and without basis. The word 'Hell' is a term for painful sensations. 'The idea of one particular ready-made place or a place created by god as heaven and hell is not acceptable to the Buddhist concept.
http://www.budsas.org/ebud/whatbudbeliev/303.htm

Hindus:
Naraka or Neraka in Hinduism, is compared to the Abrahamic concept of Hell. In Hindu Belief, there are many hells, and Yama, Lord of Justice, puts human beings after death for appropriate punishment, for example, in boiling oil. Garuda Purana gives the graphical picture of Naraka. Even Mukti-yogyas (souls eligible for mukti or moksha, liberation), and Nitya-samsarins (forever transmigrating ones in Dvaita theology) can experience Naraka for expiation. Cited from Bhakti Schools of Vedanta, by Swami Tapasyananda.

The story, believed at the least by Sri Vaishnavas and Gaudiya Vaishnavas, is as follows. At the time of death, all souls, except for Vaishnavas, are vulnerable for capture by Yamaduthas (Yama himself comes only in severe cases). The exception is made for Vaishnavas, because Vishnu (or Krishna in Gaudiya belief) is in charge of Yama. Yama was thus ordered by Vishnu to leave Vaishnavas alone. The attributes of Vaishnavas are urdhva pundram (Tiruman and Sri Choornam for Sri Vaishnavas or Gopi Chandan for Gaudiya Vaishnavas), thapa samskaram (shoulders branded with Sankham and Chakram), and tulasi mala (necklace/garland of tulasi beads). However, firm belief in Vishnu and his various forms is sufficient to be called Vaishnava. Vaishnavas are taken by the Vishnuduthas to Vaikuntham (for Sri Vaishnavas) or Golokam (for Gaudiya Vaishnavas).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naraka

Muslims:
"According to surah 19:70-72, everyone will enter into hell, including Muslims. Allah will then bring out the god-fearing"
http://www.answering-islam.org/Shamoun/muslims_in_hell.htm

Christians:
Luke 12:5 records Jesus speaking about God's Judgment: "But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear Him, which after He hath killed hath Power to cast into Hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear Him." The Greek word used in this instance is Gehenna, however, the exact meanings of which are ambiguous and debatable (see Gehenna). Mainstream Christianity generally holds the view that Jesus, by referencing a factual fiery garbage dump, was creating an analogy for the torments that awaits future sinners at judgment.

In Paul's letter to the Thessalonian church he seemingly describes a separation taking place: "The Lord Jesus shall be revealed from Heaven with His mighty angels, In flaming fire taking Vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the Presence of the Lord, and from the Glory of his Power" (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9). Mainstream Christianity upholds that this verse defines Hell, in essence, as separation from God. However, most Universalist Christians contest that the punishment is produced by God ("from the presence of the Lord") and is actually an act of chastisement and purification.

Specifically, most modern Christians see Hell as the eternal punishment for unrepentant sinners, as well as for the Devil and his demons. Unbelievers are said to deserve Hell on account of original sin according to many conservative denominations. Sometimes exceptions are understood for those who have had extenuating circumstances (youth, mental illness, invincible error, etc.). As opposed to the concept of Purgatory, damnation to Hell is considered final and irreversible. However, the foundation of the Christian faith is that it is the death of Jesus Christ, and acceptance of his love for humanity, that allows repentant sinners to avoid the torments of Hell and enjoy eternity with God.

In Christianity, the popularly used word Hell, however, is a translation of three Greek words: hades, Gehenna, and Tartarus. Hades, literally meaning unseen, usually refers to the state of death, which is defined by some as a conscious waiting place for resurrection, and by others as a state of unconsciousness synonymous with death itself. Gehenna, on the other hand, more ambiguous than hades, seems to refer to judgment and fits more closely with the modern conceptions of Hell. Tartarus is used in reference to the judgment of sinning angels and seems to be an allusion to Greek mythology (see Tartarus).

While the majority of Christianity views Hell as a place of eternal torment, some Christians, such as Universalist Christians (see Universalism) contend that after resurrection, unrepentant sinners are judged and purified in the lake of fire and then later accepted into Heaven, while others believe that after resurrection, the unrepentant sinners are permanently destroyed in the lake of fire (see annihilationism).

Various interpretations of the torments of Hell exist, ranging from fiery pits of wailing sinners to lonely isolation from God's presence. The books of Matthew, Mark, and Jude tell of a place of fire, while the books of Luke and Revelation report it as an abyss. Also, Revelation 20:10 (NIV) illustrates Hell as a "lake with burning sulfur". Our modern, more graphic, images of Hell have developed from writings that are not found in the Bible. Dante's The Divine Comedy is a classic inspiration for modern images of Hell. Other early Christian writings also illustrate the anguish of Hell. These texts include the Apocalypse of Peter and the Coptic Apocalypse of Paul. Both these pieces of literature tell of the author being taken on a personal tour of Heaven and Hell. These writings tell of what the authors witnessed during their journeys. Most Christians believe that damnation occurs immediately upon death (particular judgment), and others that it occurs after Judgment Day, which is written about in the book of Revelation. Attitudes by many Christians toward Hell and damnation have changed over the centuries (for example, see Limbo), and most Restorationist groups reject the popular concept of Hell altogether (see Annihilationism, Seventh-day Adventists, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, and Universalists).

Russian Orthodox Church mystic Daniil Andreev (1906-1959) described Hell in his opus magnum Roza Mira (Rose of the World). His vision significantly departed from the Christian tradition, depicting an entire hierarchy of multiple Sheols different in appearances, purposes and relationships to human cultures and to 'diabolic' worlds co-existing with the visible Universe.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell#Christianity

Answer 2

First, not all religions have a concept of hell. Some believe in reincarnation where your actions in this life determine what your next life will be.

Generally, followers of a religion assume that theirs is the only correct one. If their religion is the only true one, then those who don't follow it can't go to heaven/achieve enlightenment/reach nirvana. Many people take it a step further unfortunately, and actively attack, both verbally and physically, people who don't believe the way that they do, or at least use religious differences to push their real goals.

If you read MOST religious works, they call for more tolerance than is practiced. Jesus taught that we should love our enemies even above our brothers. Islam teaches that Christians and Jews are the People of the Book, followers of the same God as the Muslims, but they got the message wrong somewhere down the line, and we shouldn't be attacked unless we attack first. Obviously neither group follows these teaching very closely.

Answer 3

Non-fundamentalist Muslims believe that Jews and Christians will go to heaven, since they worship the same god (though in a different manner), but that others will go to hell.

Buddhists and Hindus don't believe in hell; they believe in reincarnation. Hindus believe that if you preform your social duties properly, you will be reincarnated in a higher form until you eventually reach the point where you become part of Brahma, the highest god. Buddhists believe that if you follow Buddha's teachings you will reach enlightenment.

Jews don't believe in hell. They believe that only Jews will go to heaven, however.

Christians believe that anyone who is not Christian will go to hell, or possibly purgatory.

Answer 4

I don't believe in anything. Because there is never an answer. Everyone who "feels" something of their religion can easily be under delusion. You think what you want. It is probably better for most people, because a world without hope and faith wouldn't be a very full, energetic, vivacious world at all. Arguing makes us better people in the long run, because it separates us from each other. I think we need it. I'm not an atheist, because saying god doesn't exist, is acknowledging that there is something there to deny exists. Thus, thinking about a question without an answer, is pointless and an unhappy pursuit in my opinion.

Answer 5

As a christian I do not believe that anyone will go to hell because they dont believe in what I believe in. Hey, I could be the one with the wrong ideas, religion will never be settles til God comes down out of the heavens and even then, some might not believe in what others believe in. So whatever. Everyone has their own beliefs.

Answer 6

Buddhists & Hindus do not. Most of them believe in reincarnation, and although there is a sort of "hell" described in their mythology, it is a temporary stay. Many but not all Christians and Muslims believe that other religious followers go to hell.

Answer 7

As a Christian, I will tell you what the Bible says about it, if you don't mind.

The Bible doesn't say that people of different religions go to hell. What it DOES say is that when we break God's Laws (refer to the list of the 10 Commandments), that puts us first in line into the gates of hell.

Ultimately, sin is anything that violates the very nature and character of God. For instance God is Truth, so telling lies is a sin. God is Love, so hating is a sin.

So, when we sin, we are actually violating the very nature and character of God within us.

When we come to realize what we are doing, and we insist on continuing in sin, then it turns to rebellion against God, and high treason, which is punishable by death in ANY culture and society.

What Jesus offers is a way of escape from the penalty we have personally incurred by our choices.

Jesus said "God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save it. Whoever believes that God sent His Son into the world shall not be condemned. Whoever does NOT believe that God sent His Son into the world is condemned already" and why is that? because "ALL have sinned and fall short of God's expectations (fall short of the glory of God)", but "the wages of sin is death" that is to say, that sin pays us back by sending us to hell! "But the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ the Lord."

So, do I condemn non-believers to hell, or is God responsible for people going to hell? No - no more than a doctor with a cure for cancer does not condemn to a slow painful death those who refuse to take the cure, nor is that doctor responsible for the pain and suffering of those who have the cancer but refuse the treatment.

I hope this helps.

Answer 8

In Islam, even the tiniest fragment of belief in God is enough to reach Heaven. Heaven is not reserved for Muslims only, and Hell is not reserved for non-Muslims only either. There will be Muslims and non-Muslims alike in both Heaven and Hell alike. Muslims do not get a free pass into Heaven just because they are Muslim. We DO have to prove ourselves in this world. Heaven will include Jews, Christians, Muslims, and others who truly believe in God. Although many will enter hell, including Muslims, all who at least have a tiny glimpse of belief in God will get to Heaven eventually, even if they are not Muslim. Islam is unique in this sense, and just one reason why it is the religion of peace.

Answer 9

Buddhists don't believe in a hell... They don't even believe in a god. Buddhism isn't a religion, it's an education.

Answer 10

All the religions which originated in India namely Hinduisim, Jainism,Buddhism & Sikhism - None of them believe that if you dont follow their religion you wont get enlightenment or moksha or truth.
Indian name for religion is dharma. And the belief is that its part of you.

Answer 11

Muslims believe that if any person who knows the word of God by way of all of His prophets and messengers. These people should turn their backs on these teachings and continue to do wrong, then surely they will taste the hell fire and woe to those people on that day. We do not believe that if other religions do not follow our way of life that they will go to hell. What we do believe is that a person profess a certain religion which worships the one true God, that he/she will live their life according to that religion.

Yes I am a Muslim.