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No one will go to Hell according to the original teachings of Jesus. While decades after the gospels were written, there were those who put the Greek word "Hades" on Jesus' lips but, clearly, he would never have promoted some place of punishment in the afterlife named after the Greek pagan god Hades.
To believe in Hell (Hades), one would have to reject everything Jesus taught, such as he teaching in Matthew Ch 5, in which he says we should turn the other cheek because God does not punish those who do evil, but returns only good for bad.
Another example is found in Luke 9:51-56, the story about his great disappointment with his disciples when they actually suggested imploring God to rain FIRE on a village just because they had rejected him. His response: "You don't know what spirit is inspiring this kind of talk!" Presumably, it was NOT the Holy Spirit. He went on, trying to explain how he had come to save, heal and relieve suffering, not be the CAUSE of it.
So it only stands to reason that this same Jesus, who was appalled at the very idea of burning a few people, for a few horrific minutes until they were dead, could never, ever burn BILLIONS of people for an ETERNITY!
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Once your sent to hell can you get out?
No once you are sent to hell you will be there forever. It is a place of eternal fire and torment.
What is the meaning of damned?
Consigned to hell; condemned to eternal punishment.
Does God send people to hell?
In the Christian religion, God sends people to hell as an eternal punishment for their sins. whether or not hell really exists, the fear of hell is often enough to keep people faithful to the Church.
Can people come out of hell?
According to traditional Christian theology, once someone is in hell, they cannot leave. Hell is viewed as a place of eternal separation from God and eternal punishment for those who have rejected God. However, beliefs about hell vary among different religious traditions and individuals.
Do Muslims believe in eternal punishment?
Muslims believe that a wicked person will suffer in Hell eternally, just as Christianity does.
Is hell an eternal place and do the unsaved burn in hell forever?
Hell is a concept in the Christian and Islamic religions, but not in Judaism. For Christians and Muslims, the unsaved do burn in hell forever. Jews believe that they merely lose out from going to heaven. Another point of view is that neither heaven nor hell is real. Hell is therefore not an eternal place and there is no punishment in the afterlife.
Why do people search for eternal light when darkness is eternal?
Apparently no one wants to live in Hell.
How do you define the term 'hell'?
Hell is often portrayed as a place of punishment or suffering in religious beliefs, particularly in Christianity and Islam. It is typically described as a realm of eternal damnation for those who have committed sins or rejected the teachings of a particular faith. The concept of hell serves as a deterrent to immoral behavior and a part of the afterlife where justice is served.
What do you call eternal separation from God?
Eternal separation from God is commonly referred to as "hell" in Christian theology. It is believed to be a state of existence where individuals are completely cut off from the presence and grace of God, facing eternal punishment for their sins.
Were the Egyptians the first to believe in the concept of Hell?
No. The first people to believe in Hell as a place of punishment were the Zoroastrians.
Are gay people wrong and damned?
Human beings are hardwired to seek intimate relationships. No one is wrong for that. As for being "damned," it depends entirely on what you believe:Christianity (most branches)Gay people will burn in Hell.Christianity (some branches)Once saved, always saved, even from future sinsIslamGay people will burn in Hell.Judaism (all branches)There is no such thing as Hell or any eternal punishment. Eternal punishment isn't Justice.HinduismThere is no such thing as Hell.BuddhismThere is no such thing as Hell.SikhismThere is no such thing as Hell.ShintoThere is no such thing as Hell.
How can a loving God send someone to hell?
This is related to justice. I personally don't believe in "eternal damnation", but I do consider it likely that there is some punishment for bad deeds.
