Its Tiresome...

[nailit]

But please,
Just one Christian/Religionist here,
Please explain to me the doctrine of eternal torment.

I dont care what your belief is.
Catholic, Muslim, Protestant, Evangelical or otherwise..

How on Gods Earth can you justify an eternal torture for those not of your faith?

This is one thing that I really dont get or understand.
I wouldnt want even the bloody Yorkshire Ripper or Ian Brady to be burned alive eternally.
But they are lumped together with Aunty Ethel and Uncle Bob because they once had a bonk before they were married.
Or some poor sod found himself on his uppers (as happened many times today)
But because they dont believe as you do, they are going to burn!

[naomi24]

With new people offering answers he might get a different result, Khandro.

[douglas9401]

He might also remember to attend those memory improvement classes he signed up for.

[naomi24]

All quick to criticise but no one here has given a valid answer to the question, have they. That would be a sure way of shutting him up - if that's what you all want to do.

[douglas9401]

"... if you're looking to start yet another of your spurious arguments try someone else."

[naomi24]

No argument from me, douglas. Merely a sensible suggestion. Either give him an answer or stop complaining that he's repeating a question that has remained unanswered.

[douglas9401]

'chortle'

[CrapAtCryptics]

My idea of hell is being stuck with the same news from every station on issues which just send most people to sleep ie Downing street garden parties. I`m sure there were thousands of parties taking place.

[Khandro]

Actually, if the truth were told, nailit doesn't give damn about eternal torment.
But if it is real nailit, better pack your asbestos boots.

[andy-hughes]

naomi - // I can't say I've ever seen a definitive answer to the question, AH ... //

I doubt there is one, certainly not one that is going to satisfy nailit!!

// ... and I don't have your patience to trawl through that lot. What is the answer? //

There isn't one, which is why nailit keeps asking.

[andy-hughes]

Khandro - // But if it is real nailit, better pack your asbestos boots. //

I don't think God will appreciate you making his decisions in advance of the situation - fervent or not.

[naomi24]

Khandro, //Actually, if the truth were told, nailit doesn't give damn about eternal torment. //

I think you're wrong. I think, like me, nailit really does give a damn about such a disgusting philosophy being instilled into vulnerable minds. Your final comment there does you no favours.

[andy-hughes]

CAC - // My idea of hell is being stuck with the same news from every station on issues which just send most people to sleep ie Downing street garden parties. I`m sure there were thousands of parties taking place.//

Indeed.

But if the people holding and attending the parties are part of the government that makes rules rendering such parties illegal, and then holds one ten minutes later - that makes it News.

[Khandro]

naomi ; //such a disgusting philosophy being instilled into vulnerable minds. //
Which minds & by whom? I think you are a few centuries out of whack;
unless you are thinking of the goings-on in your local mosque.

In fact I have never heard anyone talk about hell & damnation in a Christian church in my entire life.

[naomi24]

You've never been to a happy clappy gathering then, khandro ... but never mind. You only have to read some of Theland's posts to get the idea.

[andy-hughes]

Khandro - // In fact I have never heard anyone talk about hell & damnation in a Christian church in my entire life. //

Neither have I, but I have not visited every single Christian church in the world, so i can only speak for the three in which I have ever heard services.

How about you Khandro? Happy to admit that maybe you are not an authority on what is preached elsewhere?

[Khandro]

AH //How about you Khandro? Happy to admit that maybe you are not an authority on what is preached elsewhere?//

So we are talking about a problem that may or may not (probably not) be happening, some where no one knows about, sheeesh!
A normal morning on AB!

[naomi24]

Khandro. It is happening.

[andy-hughes]

Khandro - // So we are talking about a problem that may or may not (probably not) be happening, some where no one knows about, sheeesh!
A normal morning on AB! //

Pretending naivety is somewhat beneath you, so I'd skip that as an avoidance strategy if I were you.

[naomi24]

Khandro,

https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Society-and-Culture/Religion-and-Spirituality/Question1757124.html

[Khandro]

^^ Well there's always one