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Pope says in interview that there is no hell.
#31
RE: Pope says in interview that there is no hell.
(March 29, 2018 at 7:57 pm)chimp3 Wrote:
(March 29, 2018 at 1:39 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: I'd be skeptical of this report. The man who conducted this private interview (which wasn't recorded and there is no transcript of) has made false claims in the past regarding Pope Francis' words, and admitted to it. I highly doubt the Pope said Hell doesn't exist lol. Especially considering he referenced Hell when saying Mafia members run that risk if they don't change their ways.
CL, did you previously write that everyone goes to heaven?

No
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly." 

-walsh
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#32
RE: Pope says in interview that there is no hell.
Nah, I'm very skeptical about this. It's possible, but not plausible. Almost like the Resurrection is possibly possible, but definitely not plausible.
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#33
RE: Pope says in interview that there is no hell.
(March 29, 2018 at 7:57 pm)chimp3 Wrote:
(March 29, 2018 at 1:39 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: I'd be skeptical of this report. The man who conducted this private interview (which wasn't recorded and there is no transcript of) has made false claims in the past regarding Pope Francis' words, and admitted to it. I highly doubt the Pope said Hell doesn't exist lol. Especially considering he referenced Hell when saying Mafia members run that risk if they don't change their ways.
CL, did you previously write that everyone goes to heaven?
I looked it up and clarified. You said everyone gets to meet god after they die and has a final chance to choose between good and evil. 

Would an atheist be forgiven for thinking they were experiencing a hallucinogenic NDE at that moment? Like, "Oh come on! I have been lately arguing with Little Rik so much, now this?" Then straight to hell?
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#34
RE: Pope says in interview that there is no hell.
What about the infants that can't make the choice? Do they just get a freebie?
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#35
RE: Pope says in interview that there is no hell.
(March 29, 2018 at 9:09 pm)chimp3 Wrote:
(March 29, 2018 at 7:57 pm)chimp3 Wrote: CL, did you previously write that everyone goes to heaven?
I looked it up and clarified. You said everyone gets to meet god after they die and has a final chance to choose between good and evil. 

Would an atheist be forgiven for thinking they were experiencing a hallucinogenic NDE at that moment? Like, "Oh come on! I have been lately arguing with Little Rik so much, now this?" Then straight to hell?

About the "meeting God" thing, that is a guess of mine, but I would never say that as some sort of claim. It seems to be what would make the most sense, based on my understanding of certain things, but I could be completely wrong on that. And I'd rather no one take my word on it.

As for your question, I have no idea. All I can say I feel confident about, is that Hell is the free decision to turn away from God. What exactly that entails can only be speculation.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly." 

-walsh
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#36
RE: Pope says in interview that there is no hell.
(March 29, 2018 at 9:19 pm)rskovride Wrote: What about the infants that can't make the choice? Do they just get a freebie?

Cherubs have to come from somewhere. Wink
"What a little moonlight can do." ~ Billie Holiday
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#37
RE: Pope says in interview that there is no hell.
(March 29, 2018 at 9:25 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote:
(March 29, 2018 at 9:09 pm)chimp3 Wrote: I looked it up and clarified. You said everyone gets to meet god after they die and has a final chance to choose between good and evil. 

Would an atheist be forgiven for thinking they were experiencing a hallucinogenic NDE at that moment? Like, "Oh come on! I have been lately arguing with Little Rik so much, now this?" Then straight to hell?

About the "meeting God" thing, that is a guess of mine, but I would never say that as some sort of claim. It seems to be what would make the most sense, based on my understanding of certain things, but I could be completely wrong on that. And I'd rather no one take my word on it.

As for your question, I have no idea. All I can say I feel confident about, is that Hell is the free decision to turn away from God. What exactly that entails can only be speculation.
You have also stated that God sees our lives simultaneously past, present, and future. That would mean he knows what we would choose during this final interview. So, why bother!
God thinks it's fun to confuse primates. Larsen's God!






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#38
RE: Pope says in interview that there is no hell.
(March 29, 2018 at 9:29 pm)chimp3 Wrote:
(March 29, 2018 at 9:25 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: About the "meeting God" thing, that is a guess of mine, but I would never say that as some sort of claim. It seems to be what would make the most sense, based on my understanding of certain things, but I could be completely wrong on that. And I'd rather no one take my word on it.

As for your question, I have no idea. All I can say I feel confident about, is that Hell is the free decision to turn away from God. What exactly that entails can only be speculation.
You have also stated that God sees our lives simultaneously past, present, and future. That would mean he knows what we would choose during this final interview. So, why bother!

Yes. Why bother what?
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly." 

-walsh
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#39
RE: Pope says in interview that there is no hell.
(March 29, 2018 at 9:31 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote:
(March 29, 2018 at 9:29 pm)chimp3 Wrote: You have also stated that God sees our lives simultaneously past, present, and future. That would mean he knows what we would choose during this final interview. So, why bother!

Yes. Why bother what?

Why bother staging a final choice scenario if he already knows what choice you will make?
God thinks it's fun to confuse primates. Larsen's God!






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#40
RE: Pope says in interview that there is no hell.
Anyone cursed unto the 10th generation wouldn't even be asked.

Straight to HELL !!
 The granting of a pardon is an imputation of guilt, and the acceptance a confession of it. 




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