Am i going to hell?

[blackout]

So just like this life then

full circle.
We're already IN hell.
(unless of course we refuse to play that game-
the pre-packaged one that is,
with the rule books,
and the appealing?(appalling) "twisted reality" picture on the box.)

Hasbro can only monopolize the game of Life
if you let them box your mind.

 

[neves]

If you don’t believe in it then why do you care? Just enjoy the precious little time you have left…you won’t know until you die anyways… but don’t worry you get closer to the answer every second..

 

[Don Penguinoini]

Just so everyone knwos, im not in a state of breaking down, my mind is simply wondering.

 

[Somkid]

I'll bring the Monopoly Board if you'll bring the popcorn.

You have a deal, I'll bring beer and ice as well.

 

[astarath]

Yes! Salvation is not tottally out of your grasp a belief in Christ is salvation but without this you would be condemned!

 

[methylatedghosts]

One thing that amuses me, is that some people put themselves through hell, to avoid going there...

 

[methylatedghosts]

We're already IN hell.

... To avoid going there?

Sounds like a sound plan to me

But for the first time - I think I'm going to disagree with you Violet.
While I understand your meaning when you say this, I think it's more closer to the truth to say that we simply have forgotten that:
1) hell doesn't exist
2) we never went anywhere else outside of "heaven"

 

[Ringer]

In Christianity, it depends on how you interpret the Bible. I personally believe that there is such a place. Contrary to what some are saying here, it doesn't permeate my daily life because I believe in its existence. As a matter of fact, I would think that those who are unsure of its existence or those who totally deny it would probably think about it more than me. I imagine that the place totally sucks so at least I have the peace of mind that I did what I could to avoid it. Could I be wrong? Well, I'm sure I could but based on what I can tell from the scriptures I don't think I am and even if I interpreted falsely, I have the worst case scenario covered. Don't get me wrong, I'm not believing in the concept of Hell out of fear for going there. I just wish I was as certain as many of you as to the existence/non-existence of it.

 

[Melancholy]

My answer?
No. I don't believe in a hell where you will burn forever in eternity.

I'll bring along a game of twister just in case.

 

[credance]

From a religious point of view, i do not want a rosy diplomatic "no, because your so nice," answer.

I am a hindu and i worship idols. I doubt jesus and muhammed. I know teh answer is yes, but still just wondering.

You don't believe in hell. I don't think. Is this a trick question?

 

[dingdongknockknock]

I dont think it is us to judge whether or not u go to hell. From now and until when you die you could come close to jesus! \(^.^)/

 

[blackout]

... To avoid going there?

Sounds like a sound plan to me

But for the first time - I think I'm going to disagree with you Violet.
While I understand your meaning when you say this, I think it's more closer to the truth to say that we simply have forgotten that:
1) hell doesn't exist
2) we never went anywhere else outside of "heaven"

But for the first time - I think I'm going to disagree with you Violet.

Just to clarify...
People CREATE hells in (from out of) their own minds.
Hell is a state of being. Not a place.
However if enough people are engaging in hellish states of existence
it effects the whole "outer" world reality.
The minds of men REALize their own realities.

You get politics, war, polution, corruption, degredation,
poverty--- all on a MASS scale.

ie- hell on earth-- formed out of the minds/beliefs of men.

Heaven can only be "found" again,
one individual at a time
by seeing through all the smog, smoke, and mirrors.

imho.
~UV~

 

[methylatedghosts]

Ok, I must have read you wrong then

But you see the humour - that people live in hell to avoid going there.

 

[Hope]

I'll give you the answer you're seeking, penguino.

Yes, unless you believe in Jesus Christ, you're going to hell. No sense in beating around the bush and sugar-coating stuff. If Jesus didn't sugar-coat the truth, then I have an obligation not to either.

Just curious, though----why did you ask such a question if you already knew what people would say?

 

[Don Penguinoini]

I was just wondering to see who would give the rosy sugary sweet answers.

 

[tomspug]

Just to clarify...
People CREATE hells in (from out of) their own minds.
Hell is a state of being. Not a place.
However if enough people are engaging in hellish states of existence
it effects the whole "outer" world reality.
The minds of men REALize their own realities.

You get politics, war, polution, corruption, degredation,
poverty--- all on a MASS scale.

ie- hell on earth-- formed out of the minds/beliefs of men.

Heaven can only be "found" again,
one individual at a time
by seeing through all the smog, smoke, and mirrors.

imho.
~UV~

This argument only works if you ignore the unknown and focus only on what is known. Existentialism doesn't concern itself with questions that should be given concern. Where did life come from? What happens to life after death? Is there more than what we know?

If you never think about those questions, perhaps your ideas work.

 

[Katzpur]

Yes, unless you believe in Jesus Christ, you're going to hell. No sense in beating around the bush and sugar-coating stuff. If Jesus didn't sugar-coat the truth, then I have an obligation not to either.

So you honestly believe that someone like Ghandi is going to Hell? Does this really seem like something God would do to one of his kindest, most loving children?

 

[Hope]

So you honestly believe that someone like Ghandi is going to Hell? Does this really seem like something God would do to one of his kindest, most loving children?

If Ghandi didn't believe in Christ, then, yes, sadly, I believe he's going to hell.

The Bible says our righteousness is as filthy rags. Even Ghandhi's righteousness, as extraordinary as it was, is filthy rags. "All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God".....that "all" means everybody. No exceptions. We don't get into heaven by our good works. We only get into heaven through the saving grace of Jesus Christ, because only His righteousness (which is true righteousness, and light-years apart from our patheic attempts at goodness), imputed to us through faith, can allow us to enter into God's presence.

I simply believe what Scripture says. Simple as that.

 

[blackout]

This argument only works if you ignore the unknown and focus only on what is known. Existentialism doesn't concern itself with questions that should be given concern. Where did life come from? What happens to life after death? Is there more than what we know?

If you never think about those questions, perhaps your ideas work.

There is not a soul alive who can answer these questions.
(though there are many who would like to THINK they can).

Pontification, reflection, meditation on these questions
can be fun, enlightning and personally edifying...
but the truth is,
No one knows what happens when the chapters of this Life's book come to an end.
I personally am expecting a WONDERFUL continuation of my story,
my loves, my symbolisms, my majiks, my dreams, my creative & unique personhood
but right now I'm HERE in this one,
this story, this body, this world, this particular REALity,
and I want to be as dynamic a "character" as possible right NOW,
in the eternal NOW... because NOW is the only time/place my story
will ever be ALIVE.

What else do I ever really KNOW but the NOW moment anyway?

(and who wants to "sequel" a crappy/uninteresting first run anyway? :areyoucra)

Make any sense?

 

[blackout]

Ok, I must have read you wrong then

But you see the humour - that people live in hell to avoid going there.

Yes methylated. It's a sad sad irony that so many put themselves through hell,
live out/in their own self made hells, trying to avoid GOING to hell.

Don't know weather to laugh or shed a tear.