ITS OBIVIOUS THAT MOST OF THE ANSWERS ARE COMMING FROM THE PEOPLE THAT LIVE IN THE STATES. I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA AND THIS IS NOT A BIG ISSUE HERE,DO THEY TEACH THIS IN YOUR SCHOOLS AND TRY TO PUT FEAR INTO U OR WHAT?
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HELL IN KJV\nOne Hebrew word “sheol” is rendered hell. Definition; hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranian retreat), grave, hell, pit. Three Greek words are rendered hell; geenna, hades, and tartaroo. Definition of geenna; a valley of Jerusalem, used (figuratively) as a name for the place (or state) of everlasting punishment: - hell. Definition of hades; properly unseen, that is, “Hades” or the place (state) of departed souls: - grave, hell. Definition of tartaroo; (the deepest abyss of Hades); to incarcerate in eternal torment: - cast down to hell. Tartaroo is used only one place II Pet.2:4.\nChrist teaching the Pharisees in Luke 16:19-31 shows us a separation from God is truly what hell is. The “water” is symbolic for God’s Spirit and love. The word “tormented” means distressed in the Greek, not torture. The “fire” is symbolic for the shame and desire not to be separated from God. \nSo all who die the first death of the flesh return to God Ecc.12:6-7, but on which side of the gulf do they end up?\nHell is not eternal but is done away with in Gen.20:14-15, called both the second death and lake of fire. This second death is non-existence, for death and hell and those not written in the book of life. This second death or lake of fire is like fat drippings that fall into the fire. Just a poof of smoke into non-existence.\nPsa.37:20  But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.\nIn my mind what’s worse yet is no memory of you, no tears will be shed for you like you never existed.\nRev.21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. \nSo hell is a separation from God and is not eternal torture or burning. Eventually hell will be done away with or passed away and also some souls. Like fat drippings in the fire, a poof of smoke into non-existence, the second death.
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I've been seriously puzzled by many many questions here.  I think younger kids assume we just know what they're talking about, as if we know all of their friends' names and everything.\n\nThen there's the incomplete sentence questions.  "What if I?"  What if you what?  It drives me crazy.\n\nKeep in mind English is not the first language for lots of these folks.  Ok, that explains some of them, the rest are just inept Americans who need more English in school.
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The usual response is an audible *GROAN* permeating the classroom regardless of the amount of time allocated to preparation.  The groans seem to be longest in math and shortest in English.  \n\nI'm sure there is a lot of fear associated with some of those who have test-anxiety but just a low-key loathing for others.  \n\nIf there were a non-subjective way for an instructor to effectively and precisely evaluate (the probable reason for the fear) students then I'm sure everyone would be much happier (except for the gifted test-takers).
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People tend to fear what they don't understand. Personally, I believe it is fear that is manifesting itself rather than hate.\n\nThat doesn't justify their actions which are often times displayed by hateful acts. Most have never seen our benevolent side. \n\nWith the onslaught of natural disasters, many of these people have witnessed first hand how quickly we, as a nation, have responded to their peril. \n\nI have read accounts of how these people were absolutely shocked that we would respond faster and with more resouces than their own government. They had previously thought we were a selfish nation... taking things that don't belong to us... forcing other to conform to our vision for their lives... They fear that they might become our next victim.\n\nThe answer is not Iraq as suggested above. There are way too many people here on Yahoo answers that want to be the first to answer a question and give no regard to it's accuracy. Their misinformation is a blithe on an otherwise great site. You deserve an answer not an opinion that isn't even backed up with the flemsiest of evidence. \n\nPardon my distain. Back to the topic...\n\nYour anticipated response would be, what can we do about it? How do we let them know that we want them to be happy, prosperous and free to enjoy life under their own terms? Well, there's not much an individual can accomplish on an international scale. \n\nTrue, there are some amazing people that have a calling it would appear and these people have proven how much good or bad one person can accomplish internationally. As for you and me, we need to take the time to examine our leaders. We need to look beyond party lines and select officials that represent our country for what it really is. A melting pot of ideas and people. A place where their way of life is acceptable as long as it doesn't infringe on another person's way of life. A nation that loves it's soldiers and can hardly bear the thought of placing them in harms way. And if we do send them into battle, there is no reasonable doubt that they are dying for a worthy cause. A cause that is international in scope rather than that of the privileged few that seem to have far too much control.\n\nWe must calm their fears.
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I think that it is extremely important. People need to feel like it's OK to put themselves out there and make a mistake. It's impossible to learn anything without goofing up every once in a while. Creating this kind of environment boils down to one thing, respect. If you respect your students, and don't tolerate your other students disrespecting each other it will facilitate their learning.
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I have learned that it is not the American people that the rest of the world doens't like, it's the politics and policies of the government.  Sometimes it comes across as anti-american.  I do wish that the ones who are saying these things would get to know some Americans as you have.  There are good and bad from everywhere.
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There are people from Zimbabwe whom I'd be happy to help or have as neighbors.  Kirsty Coventry, for example.  But I would rather that MOST of them stay out of Australia.  Look at you: you can't spell "school" correctly, or punctuate sentences properly, or capitalize the names of months or the first person pronoun in the nominative case.  And you want to attend an Aussie university? Ha! Go home!
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Good idea.  People need to be educated and to reduce their fears and prejudice.  It is important for people to learn the truth about other people and their situations.
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If I had a penny each time I ask myself the same question...\nSadly most of the time is the same family and the social circle that show the kids the ways of prejudices, even people wake late in life and see that is wrong, while we are kids our parents trying to protect us shows to avoid people that are different or don't behave like they think is normal or acceptable.
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You are right. But, reading the questions and answer must give you a hint that most are young or very uneducated.\nA lot of answers are opinions or what they would like it to be. If it sounds good and they like it, it has got to be fact.\nWhen you have 24/7 media spin I don't think it matters what is being taught. The problem what I see is most people do not have the ability to "think" or think out of the box.
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People are scared of what they don't know and understand. Just hold your head up high and ignore them, as long as you are comfortable in your own skin thats all that matters.
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people are scared of that they do not understand\n\nThey would rather someone tell them what they want to hear instead of learning the truth and be shown they are wrong
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*sigh* Ok two things......\n\nWe wonder why middle Easterners don't have an accurate impression of Americans, and then we do this? Hmmmmm. Maybe they DO have an accurate impression afterall. \n\nSecondly, at least when we build something mammoth locally, it is put up for referendum. Did our lovely Senate give the go ahead for this?? \n\nAll of a sudden I feel I lost my voice. \n\n(p.s. I had no idea you were a teacher! Dang....do your students roll their eyes at your puns as much as mine do? haha)
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I just asked this question in different words and got some great answers. I think people are afraid of what they don't know, and these people have lived sheltered lives so there is A LOT they don't know and aren't familiar with. I guess they think it's easier to try and rid the world of the things that scare them than to learn to live with them.
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Ignorance and greed, in my opinion cause hatred.  I don't know where you are from, but I think most people are good at heart.  Fear is a negative thing too.  People fear what they don't understand.
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It has a lot to do with the media. I know that here in America, the only muslims we see in the news are related to terrorism. That instills fear in people, and because we're never taught about Islam really, very few people challenge the media stereotypes. It's pretty sad. I have a muslim friend from Egypt who's studying to be a teacher, and when he went to help in a classroom all the kids were afraid of him. Even beyond the news, TV is really judeo-christian centered. Most of the sitcom families are Christian or Jewish; I don't know of a single show about a muslim family, and it all just contributes to the ignorance that propaganda manipulates.
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Great question.  I don't think people want to answer truthfully.  I think they are scared.