Heaven and Hell

[herev]

I have to agree with cajunhillbilly.

Just a question for my friend who lives west of virginia. Do you agree with anyone who is a hillbilly?

 

[Texas Lynn]

I have yet to meet any Christian...who gloats that people are going to hell.

I have.

You can find comments of that sort reguglarly in the commentaries at www.afa.net among other places.

 

[wvmtnkid]

Just a question for my friend who lives west of virginia. Do you agree with anyone who is a hillbilly?

lol! Let's just say that us hillbillys gotta stick together!

 

[Celticflower]

lol! Let's just say that us hillbillys gotta stick together!

I used to know a hillwilliam--he was a hillbilly until he started making some serious money .

Celtie

 

[cajunhillbilly]

Yep Us hillbillies have to stick together. But no I don't agree with everything said by any and all hillbillies. As for someone gloating over those who were sent to hell, That is sick. Even God says He takes no delight in the death of the wicked.

 

[wvmtnkid]

I used to know a hillwilliam--he was a hillbilly until he started making some serious money .

Celtie

I was called a hillwilliam after I graduated from college-an educated hillbilly!

 

[wvmtnkid]

You can find comments of that sort reguglarly in the commentaries at www.afa.net among other places.

Truthfully, I didn't read any article on this website and my intent isn't to argue the point with you. However, I would appreciate if you could send me to a specific article where the author gloats over someone being condemend to hell.

 

[Texas Lynn]

I would appreciate if you could send me to a specific article where the author gloats over someone being condemend to hell.

They come out from time to time so I'll keep you in mind. AFA did, about six months ago, have a story on a North Carolina pastor who was fighting against the GLSEN in the schools. I did a search on his church and found a link to his e-mail so I sent him a message telling him I didn't think his cruel actions were being undertaken with proper loving spirit. He wrote me back and told me I was going to hell because I disagreed with him (it went to an AOL address and was automatically deleted otherwise I'd post a copy of it). He may have had me confused with someone else (which isn't reassurring) or just been having a bad day, but it seemed excessively Phelpsian (after Fred Phelps, www.godhates****.com and www.godhatesamerica.com ).

 

[SandyLou]

Some time ago our church in conjunction with some other local churches (Catholic and Congregational) participated in an Alpha program. I did not attend due to schedual conflicts but I want to next time. Anyway one of the subjects is Heaven and Hell.

Overnight,
this fall will be my 5th time facilitating an ALPHA Course. It is an non-denominational look at the basics of Christianity and is offered by Anglican, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Salvation Army, Free Church, Pentecostal, Assemblies of God and House Churches.

It was originally designed for agnostics, aethists, and seekers just beginning or questioning their walk. We talk out many of the questions asked by non-believers or doubters - - the Heaven / Hell question may or may not come up - it's not directly addressed in the course. But it's a SAFE place to pose that type of question.

Topics are - Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant? Who Is Jesus? Why Did Jesus Die? How Can I Be Sure of My Faith? Why and How Should I Read the Bible? Why and How Do I Pray? How Does God Guide Us? Who Is the Holy Spirit? What Does the Holy Spirit Do? How Can I Be Filled With the Spirit? How Can I Resist Evil? Why and How Should We Tell Others? Does God Heal Today? What About the Church? How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

Just a note as many life-long Christians / church attenders struggle with the simplicity and occasionally have become legalistic / judgemental with questions from seekers. If you DO go on a course, please be gentle.
--SandyLou

 

[overnight]

I do want to take an Alpha cource at some point in the future and this did not deter me just brought the question to my mind. I knida understood the point behind Alpha just have never been a part of it.