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To: Viennacon
Hell is a world emptied of His presence.

Precisely. It is a location by which we have absolutely no concept, so the Master put it into terms that the Jews of the day would begin to understand, the valley of Hinnom (Gehenna).

6 posted on 05/21/2014 5:18:14 AM PDT by rjsimmon (The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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To: rjsimmon

Umm, as you might suspect, we Jews have clear, precise tradition and understanding of Gehinom. If you were curious, it more literally translates to ‘purgatory’ and good news-it’s temporary (for Jews... Sorry, you just knew there was a catch right?)
We appreciate your concern however. Thanks.


8 posted on 05/21/2014 5:57:46 AM PDT by Phinneous
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To: rjsimmon

Hell is a place eternally without God.


11 posted on 05/21/2014 6:10:16 AM PDT by cloudmountain
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To: rjsimmon; Viennacon
Hell is a world emptied of His presence.

Years ago at the seminary I had a priest take the exact opposite view. He said that these are so opposed to God that being in His presence would burn more than anything else.

18 posted on 05/21/2014 6:51:36 AM PDT by verga (Conservative, leaning libertatrian)
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To: rjsimmon
Precisely. It is a location by which we have absolutely no concept, so the Master put it into terms that the Jews of the day would begin to understand, the valley of Hinnom (Gehenna).

The bible is a timeless book, for all generations...The biblical explanation for Hell is not hard to understand...What's difficult is to believe it...

31 posted on 05/21/2014 8:54:12 AM PDT by Iscool
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