Originally posted by lucifershammer
[b]In my estimation, that certain xians here can so casually dismiss your question as trivial betrays a kernel of disbelief in their minds. The only other explaination for their attitude that I can think of is far too cruel for even the most spiteful human being.
There is a third explanation - not every Christian wants to play Scribs' "games ...[text shortened]... that they have this "cruel" attitude you speak of - they're looking for honest conversation.[/b]
Pity. I had not counted on laziness or fear. Since you, at the very least, tell yourself (and others) that you believe hell is a real place, it would do you some good to think on the victims who are suffering there right now. Their anguish will not expire. In this moment, they know that there is no chance ever. But then very few xians like to think such sad thoughts. Kills the religious buzz.
As for me, I'm very glad to be out of the idol-creating business, whether the figure be composed of wood, stone, precious metal, an ethereal substance, or a mental collection of presuppositions. I'd rather live with my eyes open, even when it is painful to do so, than master the art of self-deception and exist, anesthetized, in a fog of confusion.