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While we're at it, Jesus did go to hell, in the original sense. Way back when, "hell" as a verb meant to hide or cover. Being "helled" would include burial, and that sense is still used for fruits and veggies. My father told me about it - if you did not have a root cellar, you dug a trench to below the local frost line, put down a layer of straw, then a layer of potatoes, say, then more straw and finally, the dirt you dug up in the first place. It was called "helling the potatoes." Jesus was "helled" in the tomb, but He was not "held." Get it?
What about godless fearing, barbaric savages, that call themselves Atheists? I heard there a special place for them alot.
originally posted by: Randyvine
a reply to: Lazarus Short
While we're at it, Jesus did go to hell, in the original sense. Way back when, "hell" as a verb meant to hide or cover. Being "helled" would include burial, and that sense is still used for fruits and veggies. My father told me about it - if you did not have a root cellar, you dug a trench to below the local frost line, put down a layer of straw, then a layer of potatoes, say, then more straw and finally, the dirt you dug up in the first place. It was called "helling the potatoes." Jesus was "helled" in the tomb, but He was not "held." Get it?
Yes I get it. And I wouldn't cross your fathers teachings over a split
hair any way. Knowing what you just told me would I be wrong to
presume your father was a good man? That's the feeling I got from
your words.
originally posted by: Randyvine
a reply to: Lazarus Short
We are so close in that belief it matters not. I believe in your mission
with the slightest petty difference that either way. Scripture does support
you. And BTW, hoo rah for your father.
originally posted by: whyamIhere
None of us know the truth.
We hope we got it right.
After 40 years of seeking I am left confused.
I believe in Jesus. I have no proof.
I hope God has grace, I’m going to need it.
For he who has paid the penalty of death stands absolved from his sin.
and they will come out of their tombs. Those who have done good will come back to life and live. But those who have done evil will come back to life and will be judged.
originally posted by: DISRAELI
a reply to: Spacespider
Do you have any source for these statements?
originally posted by: DISRAELI
a reply to: purplemer
Even mysticism needs more of a source than individual imagination. Otherwise your claim that you are right has no more value than my claim that you are wrong.
originally posted by: Spacespider
Everyone goes to heaven and meet up with the ones that you love.
Lost a pet ? you will be with your pet in heaven, it will be by your side when you go to heaven.
Your part of heaven will be what you wish it to be.
EVERYONE goes to heaven, all your bad thoughts and earthly problems will be meaningless.
There are things to do in heaven, you will have access to a library with knowledge of everything.
Meaning of life ? meaning of life is to have fun with it.. when you go to heaven, you will reflect and laugh about it.
Green hills, lakes, city of angels, love and connection with loved ones.
I have seen lots of near death experiencers on the web that explain things, and this is what I got from it.
Have fun with life and do not fear death.
Your not a believer ? no problem, god does not expect you to worship anything.. god just want you to have fun and enjoy life.
Peace.