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zipplewrath

(16,646 posts)

26. Free Will

Reply to Soph0571 (Original post)

Mon Nov 26, 2018, 04:32 PM

Nov 2018

Hell is the counterpoint to free will. You have free will so the suggestion is one needs hell to entice one to choose to do what is right. I'm not so big on the free will concept so I don't really see the need for a hell either. Mind you, the new testament doesn't spend alot of time on hell. It is really borne out more in non-biblical writings.

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Why should God need HELL? [View all] Soph0571 Nov 2018 OP

K & R 50 Shades Of Blue Nov 2018 #1

Like with all inconsistencies in religion, Hav Nov 2018 #2

He wants adoration. Like the men who made him up Corvo Bianco Nov 2018 #3

There's plenty of need for it Major Nikon Nov 2018 #4

Free Will bitterross Nov 2018 #5

A burning stick Ferrets are Cool Nov 2018 #10

Who says God NEEDS Hell? Mariana Nov 2018 #6

The god of the bible killed at least 2 million. Satan only 10. Major Nikon Nov 2018 #15

My recollection is that the Satan character only killed 5 in the Job wager? Pope George Ringo II Nov 2018 #22

God doesn't need hell The Genealogist Nov 2018 #7

God's omnipotents aside, Hell makes sense as a metaphor gtar100 Nov 2018 #8

It does help the weak minded sleep better at night Major Nikon Nov 2018 #16

The imaginary being known as God didn't create Hell... Ferrets are Cool Nov 2018 #9

I believe you have cracked the case! rurallib Nov 2018 #11

Why would the perfect god create such imperfect beings.. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #12

Zactly. Only one answer: "God" is a sadist. Duppers Nov 2018 #14

You do have the best words. Bigly ones and all of them. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #17

🤗 Duppers Nov 2018 #20

Why would he want it? Iggo Nov 2018 #13

Yea I hate Republicans.. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #18

Am Christian. Sort of. Igel Nov 2018 #19

How many angels dance on the head of a pin? Act_of_Reparation Nov 2018 #21

I think you may have Duppers Nov 2018 #23

I know where I am, thanks. Act_of_Reparation Nov 2018 #24

People need Hell. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #25

yeah but the vast majority of folks get out of prison qazplm135 Nov 2018 #28

Prison is legal torture. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #29

Free Will zipplewrath Nov 2018 #26

Without a Sell-By Date Brainstormy Nov 2018 #27