Spiritual Warfare

God

I'll keep an eye on it and see how it develops.

What fate awaits my loved ones? I understand they are an essential part of my being, yet will I ever have the opportunity to behold them in their human forms again, or will they ultimately dissolve into the void of nothingness after death?

How can one rid themselves of the concept of eternal punishment? Personally, I find it quite absurd, yet there are numerous Christians who fervently preach this idea everywhere, making it challenging to escape from my thoughts.

Ultimately, it's Leo who makes the decisions regarding this topic, not either of us. If it were deemed nonsensical, I believe Leo would have locked it by now, but since he hasn't, it seems the discussion is acceptable. I want to clarify that I'm not preaching about the existence of God; I’m simply posing a question, which is entirely permissible in this forum.

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Correct but sometimes I wonder

I perceive God as existence itself; however, it seems you are speaking of a God that exists separately from creation.

This forum is centered around discussions about God, and last I checked, religion often revolves around the concept of God. I understand that not everyone may embrace dogma, but let's be honest: no one has all the answers. If that frustrates you, perhaps it’s best to take a step back and reflect rather than react like a child. Let's keep the conversation constructive!

Maybe God is the badguy?

Thank you for your response! It clarified many points for me, and I'm sure it will resonate with others as well. Religious trauma can be profoundly devastating and, at times, utterly repulsive. I'm grateful you have moved beyond those harmful beliefs. It's disheartening to see how religion can often function as a mechanism of fear, designed to keep individuals in a state of mental bondage. This approach can be extremely damaging, not only to personal well-being but also to our understanding of freedom and autonomy.

Yes, unfortunately, we must remain resilient amidst this chaos😂🥲

When religious individuals proclaim that God created the heavens and the earth.

Absolutely! Everything originates from a single source. It's astonishing how deeply the concept of Hell can penetrate our minds, despite its apparent falsehood. Fear tactics are no joke! Some argue that religions today should be banned.

I agree, and if God embodies unconditional love, it raises the question: why would there be a need for punishment? This contradiction prompts us to reflect on the nature of divine love and justice.

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Yes, that's something I've been contemplating quite a bit lately.

I agree that finite crimes do not warrant eternal punishment. It raises the question of whether God might be perceived as unjust or even malevolent for imposing such a severe consequence. This perspective invites a deeper exploration of the nature of divine justice and morality.

Yes, near-death experiences (NDEs) can be incredibly insightful.

According to Christians, Jesus spoke about Hell in several passages. For example: "But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” — Revelation 21:8 "And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” — Matthew 25:46 These are just a few verses; there are many more, but I won’t copy them all here.

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Yes, I would love to hear your reasoning behind it!

I will do my best, thank you. However, the core idea in Christianity is that once you’re in that state, you can never truly die—that's the very essence of what makes it so frightening for me.

Because the idea of being tortured for eternity is truly horrifying, even if I firmly believe it doesn't exist. Still, I think it’s natural to feel a twinge of concern about it—though perhaps that’s just me. People have different ways of coping with such thoughts and processing their beliefs.

It's a definitive no, but who can really claim to know with absolute certainty?