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If you believe in Heaven do you have to believe in Hell? [View all]
I always have believed in Heaven throughout my life but when it comes to Hell I just have a hard time believing in it. I have a hard time that a loving God would put people in a place of perpetual torment. Anyone have thoughts on this?
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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