DO you believe that people will go to hell because of a religion?
399713
The only people who will go to hell are those that are not God's children.\n Because God said His children know His voice and will not follow anyone else.\nEveryone else is in unbelief...which is what will send them to hell.\n\nJOHN 3:18\n He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.\n \nIf you want the Truth go here...\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/bibletruths_forbelievers/
843877
All those cults you are talking about, have deliberately turned their backs on God, and do not believe in him or his word. Therefore, yes, if they do not believe that Jesus died to save them from their sins, they will go to hell.  Don't deceive yourself - "no man can have two masters" You can only serve God, or someone (thing) else. So make a choice.
54444
basically in short that there going to go to hell...
1021146
I agree with you whole heartedly. I think you create your destiny and sometimes that includes a personal Heaven and a personal Hell. We all are creative of our outcome in any / all lives. I'm sure we fit into a bigger picture that most of us here cannot fathom, but it all revolves around love and if that's not part of your life at some point I believe you're destined to a personal Hell. I don't need any religion to help me understand this. When I say Hell I don't mean a fiery chasm where people burn for enernity...nor do I mean a place where an evil horned creature tortures you. I very simply mean a place that is unhappy and unfulfilling to your heart and soul. Some people find this place and choose to find a way out through Love and some people find this place and choose to do harm to themselves and others. In any case... I certainly don't believe in most religions concepts of Heaven and Hell.\n\nAnd I believe answers like the one below mine are the most pressing reasons why the world in in the shape that it is. People who endorse Guilt, Suffering and Repentance in the name of God are responsible for the Suffocation of other Souls. Life can be daunting enough without Holier than Thou assholes prancing around preaching the good book to you and expressing that you're going to Hell where the Evil horned creature tortures you for eternity if you don't "repent" or convert to the "right" faith. As if a "proper" faith exists. News flash to all of the bible banging whack jobs out there... If I want to worship a tree or a rock or Krispy frickin Creme Donuts, I'm not goin to Hell. And if for some reason there is a Hell and I go to it... I'll be sure to see all of you there!
425452
I am a CHRISTian,and I do not think you are going to hell.\nGOD knows the hearts of all.\nWe have come to him in many cultures in many ways since the begining of time.\nBeleive what you know is right.\n\nAnd if that takes you to hell,....well I guess I'll see  you there one day\n\nPEACE
1097827
no not everyone is right but if you live by the Bible and walk with God daily and have the sweet Holy Spirit with in you than you know you are on the right track and in the Bible  there is no religion just Jesus teaching the word of God. so i know i am on my way to heaven and if some people say there is no God and heaven or hell than one day they will be in hell and they will burn forever.
971044
More killing has been done in history in the name of religion than for any other reason.I believe in God without a doubt,but I wouldn't walk into a church if you paid me.It's funny that I find church goers to be the most intolerant folks I've come accross.The people in church may not be evil but yes ,religion is most definetly evil and you can bet satan is happy with the divisions that religion creates.All part of his evil plan.
937757
I'm atheist and I don't think it makes sense at all when christians say I'm going to hell because of it.\n\nI did not "reject" the notion of god or heaven or hell... I just came to that conclusion based on my own critical thinking, my own reading (yes both holy text and scientific text alike) and rationalizing. Is god, if he exists, really going to punish me for all eternity for doing nothing wrong, other than using my own intelligence to come to a conclusion? If christians and muslims really are right about atheists going to hell simply because we simply honestly do not believe in god/heaven/hell, then god, if he exists, really is cruel.
652442
if you believe that there is no God but One to be worshiped you will go to paradise. \n\nbut if you condemend adultry and die without repent. then you will be tortured in Hell (or God forgive you) for a period of time. then you will be taking out from the Hell to paradise. it's like a punishment for a limited time, but do you have any idea how long will you stay in Hell, it could be thousands of years.\n\ncan't remember the hadith but Muhammad (P) mentioned that God forgave a prostituded who saw a thirsty dog and helped the dog to drink. and God said MY Mercy Comes Before My Anger. \n\nand if you just know the mercy of God. you wouldn't ever give up his forgiviness.
620446
I would say yes, it is a form of judgement, but I don't want to judge.  :D  BTW, more Christians should read the verse you posted and the verse after that.  It says that whatever whatever judgement you judge, you shall be judged and whatever you meet, (out to someone) shall be measured to you again.  To me, that would mean that if you say, "You're going to hell," you will go to hell if you don't repent.
948410
Yes Sweety there is a Heaven and a Hell. If your soul is right with God you will go to Heaven and if its not then you go to Hell.
879566
no\n\n"hell" is a mistranslation. it always means the "grave", biblically anyway. there is a lake of fire referred to. In it, evil people will be destroyed, not eternally tormented.\n\nheaven is a temporary dwelling until such time as God sets up paradise on earth, as recorded in the book of revelations. we will live together in paradise with Jesus and God will dwell among us.
1111106
Yes, but it doesn't mean that the rest will go to hell. Majority of mankind who finds favor with God will inherit the earth.\n\nConsider these verses:\nMatthew 5:5. Jesus said that the meek shall inherit the earth, not heaven.\nJohn 3:13. No one--including Moses, and Abraham--at the time of Jesus went to heaven. So, where are they? They are naturally waiting for the resurrectionn on earth--just like when Lazarus, and many others were resurrected on earth, not in heaven.\n\nRevelations 5:10 says that certain ones were bought from every tribe and country, and they shall rule with Christ on EARTH. Naturally, if there are rulers, then there are subjects. These "royal class" who will be in heaven with Christ will rule with him and restore paradise earth.\n\nRevelations 14:1-4 says that those who were bought from the earth numbers 144K.\nRomans 11:11,12 confirms that there is a limited number of Jews (spiritual that is, and not literal).\n\nTry reading carefully Revelations 5:9-10; and 14:1-4 and you will get the connection between the 144K and those who will rule with Christ.\n\nThe above verses further ties in nicely with Matt 6:10 (thy kingdom come, not thy kingdom go up), and Rev 21:2-4 which mentions New Jerusalem, which represents God's kingdom, coming down on earth to restore Paradise on earth.\n\nSadly, many do not know this. They have been blinded by  false teaching w/c claims that the good ones will go to heaven.
1079502
Most religions have no heaven or hell.  They still have other stories and legends of ways to save yourself after death.  Those that believe in Karma believe that our actions in this life affect the next life.  What we do returns to us eventually.  Others believe in predestination (that what happens to us in the afterlife is already decided regardless of our actions).  Some Christian sects believe this as well.  Still others believe there is no afterlife or that we remain as spirits to watch over our loved ones.  \n\nAlmost every religion has "salvation" stories that are essentially guides to being a better person and living a better life.  Sadly, many Christians feel (and will say) that if there were no heaven or hell, there would be no morals.  You have to wonder what lives they would lead if they did not fear punsihment.  Millions of people accross the world live without fear of hell and are good and decent people with excellent morals.  So is heaven and hell really all that neccessary?
1178756
No, because the people who cling to a religion are people who need discipline and restraint in their lives. Underneath all that "Jesus loves me!" euphoria they hang on to deep fears of divine wrath. Without their religion to hold them back, I honestly believe some of them would have no qualms about murder, rape, stealing, etc.
829542
I do not think most Christians believe out of fear of hell. I think they believe because it gives them peace, and what is wrong with that?
36538
Certain groups spread lies about Wiccans and other pagans, claiming that they serve the Devil.  Most Wiccans/Pagans don't believe the Devil exists, nor do they believe in Hell which are both for Christians and Muslims only.  But Christians and Muslims make up most of the religious make up of the world and they both work off doctrine which is restrictive and exclusive.  Both Books the bible and the Koran tell people that those who do not believe in their perspective God will meet an eternity in Hell.  \n\nAlthough the Christains have been more vocal about this.  They are nervous that as direct result of the rising numbers of Wiccans/Pagans that they will lose numbers and they are.