what do chrstians mean it as?
2007-11-29 09:04:46 · 32 answers · asked by Monkey Man 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They would claim that they mean it as an "observation" - "I'm just saying, you're going to hell for acting that way!" - but of course it's really an insult disguised as an admonition, just as "hate the sin, love the sinner" is the flimsiest possible excuse for good old garden-variety hatred without the slightest admixture of love.
2007-11-29 09:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Obviously it could be meant either way.
Christians, like other people, are subject to different moods and situations, and are not immune to errors. So, though it would be unworthy the name of Christ, it is quite possible that an angry Christian might say "you are going to hell" as an insult and without justification.
On the other hand, some people do so much deliberate evil that it is hard to imagine they are not going to hell. Still, nobody in this world can really know the end result.
2007-11-29 09:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since no-one who says that has actually observed it, it can't be an observation. It's obvioulsy intended as both an insult and a threat.
2007-11-29 09:12:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
some of you think that Hell is going to be fun. Yeah, a lot of people will be there, maybe even a lot of people you know. But you won't be laughing. It's a fact. Going to Hell indicates that you are a sinner (we all are) and that you don't have God as your savior and Lord.
2007-11-29 09:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by amy c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To them, it's an observation. It's a false one but nevertheless an observation in their eyes.
2007-11-29 09:28:31 · answer #5 · answered by chlorination 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does hell have an observation site?
Like with a scenic vista and the 25cent binoculars?
Save me a seat.
2007-11-29 09:08:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its neither an insult or observation.
Its a condemnation.
But i take no notice of any of it.
2007-11-29 09:29:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
to be an observation you would have to know with certainty. and since people cant predetermine Gods judgement. noone can make the observation.
Its an Insult.
2007-11-29 09:07:59 · answer #8 · answered by Paul E 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Since God is the only one who will be the ultimate judge of that, I would consider it an insult. As my pastor says, a lot of people who THINK they're going to Heaven are going to be mighty surprised on Judgement Day!
2007-11-29 09:08:39 · answer #9 · answered by Emily Dew 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It is neither.
It is telling you where a path leads to.
Mat 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Mat 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
2007-11-29 09:14:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋