Is Hell real?
[print] [email] Please read the answer above as well as the following quotes from the book on the existence of Hell. Early man entertained no ideas of hell or future punishment. The savage looked upon the future life as just like this one, minus all ill luck. Later on, a separate destiny for good ghosts and bad ghosts–heaven and hell–was conceived. (86:4.7, Pg 953) The greatest punishment (in reality an inevitable consequence) for wrongdoing and deliberate rebellion against the government of God is loss of existence as an individual subject of that government. (2:3.2, Pg 37) No affectionate father is ever precipitate in visiting punishment upon an erring member of his family. Patience cannot function independently of time. (54:5.4, Pge617) Always keep in mind: True religion is to know God as your Father and man as your brother. Religion is not a slavish belief in threats of punishment or magical promises of future mystical rewards. (99:5.2, Page 1091) Neither do genuine believers tro
