[soc.religion.christian] complete death

jpaakkari@hylka.helsinki.fi (02/07/90)

>To my not very certain knowledge, there is no scriptural authority for
>Hell of fire and brimstone, devils with pointy tails and pitchforks, etc.
>"The wages of sin are death."  Therefore, the unredeemed die completely
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>and finally, while the saved have perpetual spiritual life.
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So , if I sin and will not get redeemed, I (physical and spiritual) will
totally cease to exist - not feeling anything anymore?

For me this is quite difficult to believe in since in such case I would just go
ahead and sin as much as possible, because at the end I will die and have no
more feelings or I just plainly would not exist anymore. I mean , what would be
more simple - no pain , sorrow , hurt feelings , etc.

JPJP

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[Is the only thing preventing you from sin a fear of punishment?  Whatever
your views of judgement, I'd hope the Christian faith had some positive
motivations as well...  --clh]