RE: Massive controversy between Christians right now: Is Hell eternal punishment?
August 14, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Interesting to note that an eternal hell is not part of basic Jewish beliefs. I had a discussion on line with a rabbi. Apparently, there IS punishment,but it's temporary,like purgatory. The Jews even have list ,giving the time for each sin,but you DO get out eventually.
I think the notion of an eternal hell was invented by Paul,he did a lot of that kind of thing. His biggy was dejewifying Christianity,,which was originally a very Jewish sect.
BUT there is a teensy theological problem: Many Christian theologians of various flavours believe that after the end of days,space and TIME cease to exist. Hence 'eternity' has no meaning..
I think the notion of an eternal hell was invented by Paul,he did a lot of that kind of thing. His biggy was dejewifying Christianity,,which was originally a very Jewish sect.
BUT there is a teensy theological problem: Many Christian theologians of various flavours believe that after the end of days,space and TIME cease to exist. Hence 'eternity' has no meaning..
