06-02-2016, 10:10 PM
(06-02-2016, 12:52 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: We haven't really discussed that particular gospel, however I have discussed with some folks, maybe debated is the right word, whether or not Hell as a place exists, including Satan as he is perceived by many Christians, and if Hell exists is damnation eternal. It's been some very interesting discussion, to say the least.
I will just say that I do not agree with most Christians on these topics.
(06-02-2016, 01:02 PM)bfine32 Wrote: My interpretation and understanding is 'Hell" is an eternal seperation from God. This is why we get words such as torment and anguish. There may be a loss of translation when desriptives such as lake of fire, ect... are used.
My personal belief, based on readingd, talks, and sermons is: The place (seperation from God) is eternal; however, the suffering may not be. Perhaps the non-believer goes to Hades (land of the dead) and serves a sentnece; during this sentence they realize that they will never be able to enter the Kingdom, and once their "sentence" is up they simply cease to exist (ash, dust).
My personal hope is that everyone has a final chance to repent.
I agree that the actual "physical" hell may not exist and it is merely the separation from God.
I also do not believe in an eternal damnation.
I cannot fathom a loving God insisting on such a thing.
Even if God is just a large amalgamation of our collective souls, I can see a purification process before reuniting.
