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Originally posted by Lavindathar:
Doesn't the bible?
Cos the simpsons said it did!
Anyway, its 3am, I've stayed up only for this post, lol, and now I'm going bed. G'nite Yorrick. Pleasant dreams.
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Goodnight mate.
As for what the Bible says that's another conversation. There are four interpretations as to what the Bible speaks of for people that reject Jesus offer of eternal life.
1.Eternal seperation from God.
2.The literal fires of hell.
3.Total cessation of existance. Annihilation.
4.Eternal life in heaven along with those that accepted Jesus, regardless of what they believed.
I am #3 an annihilationist. I believe the Bible is clear on the issue and that logical understanding leads to the conclusion that an eternity without God is ceasing to exist.
There is one Biblical weak link in that interpretation, but the counter interpretations have more weaknesses IN MY OPINION.
Here is a brief piece on it:
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/8tb/8tb092.html
I'll discuss it further if you like. [img]smile.gif[/img]
I have no argument with a Christian who doesn't take my view on this mind you.
[ 01-21-2003, 10:20 PM: Message edited by: Yorick ]