Hal Jordan
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Message 9 of 300 (255785)
10-31-2005 10:59 AM
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Reply to: Message 1 by purpledawn
10-30-2005 9:32 AM
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PD - Good topic!
The concept of an eternal hell (an eternity of punishment for a mere 70-80 years of doing nothing more then not believing) seemed way too severe, even when I was a believer. The idea of hell in the bible is almost always thought of a literal idea, and never figurative, so the fear of hell could make many believe in the first place. Once the 'fies of eternal torment' have been extinguished, the person contemplating Christianity can do so without fear of choosing incorrectly.
Alas...the power that the unscrupulous wield over the fearful will dissipate...maybe that's why 'they' don't want the secret out.
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