Is it ok to be happy that God will torture certain people forever?
915267
Not really. It shows all that is wrong with religion.
342927
yes,you are right the one who create the Sun can also Create the Hell...i feel pity and really so sad for the people who laugh at you....of course we must not believe in God just because we are afraid of Hell...but human beings have a lot of differences..there are sort of people you can not stop them of doings a bad thing except if you show them the punishment.....this is why there are prisons .we can see a lot of people in our life do not do crimes just they afraid of going to prison not because crimes are bad....but the not Smart bad people who insist on doing crimes even they know they could go to the prisons but they just laugh at...so the Prisons in all the countries are full of these sort of people..and for that too the Hell will be full of people who laugh at....God help them with his mercy .....\nand at the end like you said if these people have blind hearts to find God...they should think of it by mathematical mind (probability of existence theory) if there are 0.0000001% Hell and God are true ..what they will do?so it i prefer to believe in God than find nothing, than to not believe in God and find Hell.
653355
A very good question.\n\nNobody likes to think their loved ones are bad people or that their own heaven will exclude the things or people that they love. It is a no win argument, either the God/Gods will punish the wrong doers and in the process do evil to the person who did no wrong, or the God/Gods have to forgive everyone for their crime and heaven will be open for everyone even if they don't believe.\nMaybe there is a true God that does not punish and the Gods we all hear about are all just the Devil, making threats and forcing people to follow them. Even more radical would a true loving God exclude anyone? or even judge people?
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God to me...and many other people...means love!but there are some people who look to God as a being that people worship so they would feel all secure!\nbut i love God...and i live and am placed here to serve Him!but as i understand your question...we are not perfect!true it's wrong to hurt someone in anyway...and true..God will do anything for me..He even gave his only son for me so that i maybe free of my debts[sins]!but God loves me nomatter what!once you give your life to God..He will love you and protect you with all his heart!and even if you do wrong...He will always forgive you!belive in what you believe!believe in God!coz he is the greatest!and if what you believe makes you happy....then simply keep beliveing and loving and serving the Almighty!
961248
The only punishment that willfully wicked people receive from God is that they will instantly be put out of existance without torture or pain, but they will have no hope of a resurrection.  Satan and his demons will also receive the same fate. \nHell is not a place of eternal torment like Christendom teaches. The Bible hell is where all people go when they die. It is the common grave. \nHow do we know that hell is the grave? Well, we can read many verses in God's Word that assures us of that fact. Here are but a few:\n\nPsalm 139:8--"If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there." (If hell is a fiery,hot place of torture, would David think God (Psalms 83:18) would be there ?)\nAmos 9:2--"Though they dig into hell, From there My hand shall take them; Though they climb up to heaven, From there I will bring them down." ( Can you dig into fire? No, but you can dig into the earth and God can find you no matter where you try to hide.)\nJonah 2:2--"And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice." ( The belly of the fish would have been Jonah's grave, if God had not rescued him.)\nEcclesiates 3:19,20--"For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity. All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again." \n( Humans and animals go to the same place when they die)\nRevelation 1:18--"I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death." (Why would Jesus need keys to hell? Because the dead do not have to stay in hell forever; they can be resurrected back to life.) \nRevelation 20:13-14--"And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death." (Hell delivers up the dead, meaning a resurrection from the grave), and what happens to death & hell? They are thrown into the lake of fire, meaning total destruction. \nJehovah is a God of love and justice and he tortures no one.
954739
No, no, NO!\n\nWe hear about some poor person who died horribly after being tortured, or after suffering painfully from disease such as cancer or AIDS, or a baby who dies painfully, and any decent human being says "They didn't deserve that..."  But God, according to the Scriptures of various religions, thinks they did.  According to the scriptures and Christian/Jewish/Muslim belief, He knew about it, He could have prevented it, but He chose not to.  Disagreeing with God might be evil, but speaking for myself, I would have if I could have.  If that's evil, so be it.\n\nSo it seems that God is not as caring about humans as we were led to believe - assuming you accept a literal interpretation of the Bible.  So perhaps that is why He (and some of his followers) are so insensitive to the suffering of humanity, and would condemn even good people to eternity in hell.  In His viewpoint, apparently, they do deserve hell.\n\nI do not believe that anyone, let alone loving, charitable people who have not followed a particular religion's doctrine (such as saying the "sinner's prayer") deserves an eternity of torment.  That is one of the reasons that while I remain a spiritual person, I no longer identify myself with organized religion, including Christianity.
383653
I think God shouldn't just kill those; I think he should kill everyone
957918
Hi, I don't believe God is a punishing God.  He is a loving God and loves us unconditionally.  I think we do the punishing by feeling guilty for criticizing others and not feeling good about ourselves.  When we are happy, content and feel good about ourselves we don't judge or criticize others.
111153
yes. There will not be peace on earth until all humans are eliminated because good and evil are only concepts of humans.
1060799
It's called sympathy which is a natural emotion.  We know how it feels to have pain.  So, it's only logical that we wouldn't want  to inflict that on others.  On the other hand.   Christians are taught that you're born bad which can make you bad.  You're also taught that god will forgive you for almost anything you do.  That can lead to bad behavior
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ok, here's what the deal really is. if you put your faith and trust in God who loves you unconditionally, you will receive eternal life. sounds fair to me! people who think God is unfair and evil don't really know God. God doesn't owe us anything, yet is willing to give us everything, just for loving and trusting Him. God is more fair and just and loving than anyone could ever imagine.\n\n"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son so that whoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16
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actually, God does whatever he pleases, so I think you can. \n\nIn fact, the Bible is plagued by "disturbing" episodes regarding people who ask for things that arent very honest. So I dont see a problem. God is god, he will do what he wants. And if you are religious, you will believe God has a higher plan, and "bending" the rules for you is part of that.
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Hello bc_munkee.. :)\n\nI used to be an atheist..so I can understand where you are coming from..\n\nThere was a time I used to feel and think the same way..but ever since Jesus came into my life..I want to help others..feed the hungry..clothe the needy..visit the sick and also those in prison..\n\nWe all should care about others and if that seems wrong to some..then so be it..For I am happy knowing that if I can help, even if it is in just some small way..\n\nIt does not matter what faith someone may be, even if they have none..My hearts desire is just want to help to try and stop poverty, suffering, hatred, hunger, greed..\n\nIs it so wrong, to bring a ray of sunshine into someones life.. :)\n\nIn Jesus Most Precious Name..\nWith Love..In Christ..
715259
Thoughtful provocation for certain.  I believe that we, as human beings, should be the best we can be, and can feel good about ourselves if we live a life free from hurting others and trying to do good whenever possible.  \n\nTo tell someone they are going to hell is to be intentionally and willfully hurtful, even though they may honestly believe they are trying to get them 'on the right path'.  No one wants to hear that someone believes they are damned, especially if it's because they don't believe in the same things.
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See, thats my personal opinion too.\nIf god created us- then she is like our mother, and your not supposed to fear your mother (yea we all know they can snap- but thats not the point.) Or worship your mom, you should just love them if you do. \nBesides, fear of going to hell or being punished is such a Sh*tty reason for being a good person.
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Considering the Old Testement says this, one could make an arguement that we are very like that god.\n\nWe are petty, jealous.  We can fly into a rage and commit genocide.  We can be hateful and vengeful and racist.  We can play favorites with our children.  We can murder.  We can torment.\n\nOh boy, am I depressed now.
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God is more than that. While God is always there waiting at the doorway to your heart, he will never force Himself upon you. God is a way of life, a state of being. When you  truly accept the gift that He is offering, you will feel it. And yes you will still feel pain, you will still experience hurt, and you will still suffer loss. However, the best part about this decision is the fact that NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO He is ALWAYS waiting for you to come back. God is love dear, and Love is patient, Love is Kind, Love never fails. That is God. God will never fail you when you truly need Him. I can tell you honestly, that I have been in many situations when I have prayed and His answer was no, and although I didn't like that answer I soon came to realize why. And every time I am reminded that He always knows what is best for me. And he wants the best for you too. God is not as simple as deciding do you want mashed potatoes with dinner. God is unending joy in the acceptance of what life brings, knowing that He will carry you through it.