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In reply to the discussion: If you believe in Heaven do you have to believe in Hell? [View all]brooklynite
(94,503 posts)31. The question I've always had is: how could the Bible be so obtuse?
On a matter so monumentally eternal and final, how could be Bible be so unclear as to offer "evidence" for Universalists, Annihilationists and traditional "burn in hell" believers.
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Unfotunately, most people seem to believe that their fantasy is the only right one....
Walk away
Mar 2013
#28
In at least some of the Old Testament days, the Israelis didn't believe in the afterlife.
backscatter712
Mar 2013
#35
This. Hell, and religion in general, are used by power-elites to scare and control people.
backscatter712
Mar 2013
#36
My Grandma didn't believe in Hell - like you, a loving God wouldn't do that to us.
OriginalGeek
Mar 2013
#34