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Religion

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16. it's been in dispute since the first century CE.

Mon Jun 24, 2013, 03:30 PM

Jun 2013

Irenaeus believed in hell, but also believed that God's mercy is so great that he would never send anyone there.

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Video: Christians vs. atheists volleyball tournament [View all] cbayer Jun 2013 OP

Sounds good. longship Jun 2013 #1

Doesn't it sound great! cbayer Jun 2013 #2

What was the score, something to nothing? rug Jun 2013 #3

That's hilarious! cbayer Jun 2013 #4

All christians? Did you watch the video? cbayer Jun 2013 #6

They may not say, but they believe it... cynatnite Jun 2013 #7

Not necessarily. cbayer Jun 2013 #8

I'm sure there are a few who don't believe in hell... cynatnite Jun 2013 #9

It's been in dispute as long as I have been alive, at least. cbayer Jun 2013 #10

I was raised southern baptist... cynatnite Jun 2013 #11

Yep, as well as both my mother and sister. n/t cynatnite Jun 2013 #17

It's not that I feel strongly... cynatnite Jun 2013 #19

I think that is true of some, but not all. cbayer Jun 2013 #20

it's been in dispute since the first century CE. okasha Jun 2013 #16

Here's the data. trotsky Jun 2013 #12