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Originally Posted by Absolute  ...I would like to say one thing about what Astreja said. Not believing in hell simply because of the fact that it may produce "submission" by a person is not remotely logical... |
I think we have a bit of a disconnect here. The "submission" aspect is not why I don't believe in Hell. The Hell-myth is, however, intimately related to
human overlords trying to frighten other humans into obedience.
I think Hell is extremely unlikely because...
- A genuinely omnipotent god could not be harmed by any other being, and would have no need for 'obedience' of any sort.
- A genuinely loving god would not even consider torturing a sentient being for eternity.
If you do believe, also try to find it in yourself to believe that an actual god would not resort to such barbarity.