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Originally Posted by Detoxing
True dat.
So then why does religion constantly pound the concept of heaven and hell down your throat?
You just made a very valid point on why I have such a hard time "finding my faith". SO many religions and Chruches/people have twisted and contorted it. They put the fear in you.
They WANT you to be afraid of hell. How else do they expect many of these people to keep their faith?
A lot of them wouldn't if not for the fear of damnation.
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I don't know, but it's really a fairly modern emphasis in the history of Christianity and extremely over simplies things to the point of a childrens fairy tale. Maybe it's too much work these days for people to tackle the real purpose of Christianity which is bringing Heaven to Earth. It's much simpler to say a prayer and think you are good to go. Thinking salvation in Christ is primarily about going to Heaven or Hell it like going to a Chiefs game for the half time show. It's a part of it, but not the real meat and potatoes of it.