As stated before, I think Hell was invented by the church to gain worshipers. Being threatened to be thrown into a lake of fire is a pretty damn good way of convincing someone to join your church. As a bonus it serves as the 'just desserts' for the worst assholes out there.
The bible, imo, is a collection of stories that have varying levels of validity. Many were probably stories passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth, with many assumptions being made. Anytime god's wrath appears, it's basically everyone assuming it was an act of god.
The bible, imo, is a collection of stories that have varying levels of validity. Many were probably stories passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth, with many assumptions being made. Anytime god's wrath appears, it's basically everyone assuming it was an act of god.
