-Removed-Don't answer if it's too personal. But I'm curious. What would you imagine a parabolic hell to be like.
It is described both as "dark" and hot and fiery. If that's literal, it means hell can't be entirely fiery because of the darkness. I have never been able to grasp a true picture of hell in my mind.
Some people say the best depiction of hell they've seen is in the movie What Dreams May Come with Robin Williams.
I think the best rendition of it (though much shorter of a glimpse) is in Constantine with Keanu Reeves.
Both movies recommended.
The best song lyrics describing (what I picture as) hell, is below, but please don't yell at me if you hate it. The composer is American so you may have never heard it. Most of the best composers are European. The lyrics in this are pretty spooky to imagine... she's being lowered into hell.
edit: the singer is from Texas and I think this was filmed in Texas.
-Removed-"You’re ideology in this matter truly sickens me to me core"
"What you think may be meaningless KellyJay but what I think is the very essence of me, myself, my being. And I think that your version of Jesus is a monster. I think that because of what YOU believe about him.
It’s YOUR horrible God, not mine."
-Removed-Oh? Your premise is wrong. Should I even bother to read the rest?
...tried to alleviate the awkwardness by adding some levity and lightheartedness to what is fundamentally religious terrorism of the highest order.
I did nothing of the kind. I asked for your input and gave some of my insights on the idea of hell. There was not even a shred of levity or lightheartedness in my comment whatsoever. And I see you didn't even respond--but instead dodged and assaulted my character. NOW who is avoiding the serious subject of hell. Not me.