At first I thought maybe this belonged in the Abrahamic section, but apparently several Pagan and Eastern traditions believe in this sort of thing, so I put it here instead.
Do you believe in Hell or any realm specifically designed to cause agony after death? If so, do you believe that one descends to this place at the will of a deity as punishment for sin or disbelief? Would you say that it's the result of guilt and pain that weren't resolved in life? Do you think it's permanent or that salvation or resolution can be achieved even after death?
Personally, thinking about this sort of thing too much is probably the only thing that really scares me about death. I like to think that the Universe isn't petty, spiteful, or vindictive to the point that it cares enough that we didn't do this or that to agonize us for eternity. I like to think that we do have free will and will be okay as long as we have clear consciences.
Anyway, discuss.
Do you believe in Hell or any realm specifically designed to cause agony after death? If so, do you believe that one descends to this place at the will of a deity as punishment for sin or disbelief? Would you say that it's the result of guilt and pain that weren't resolved in life? Do you think it's permanent or that salvation or resolution can be achieved even after death?
Personally, thinking about this sort of thing too much is probably the only thing that really scares me about death. I like to think that the Universe isn't petty, spiteful, or vindictive to the point that it cares enough that we didn't do this or that to agonize us for eternity. I like to think that we do have free will and will be okay as long as we have clear consciences.
Anyway, discuss.
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