Why does the devil torture sinners in hell?

Originally posted by howardgee
Who was it who brain-washed you...er, I mean.. introduced you to the Lord?

Hang on.... you do not agree with whodey's opinion, therefore he is brainwashed? Nice logical progression, seems a bit light-on in the evidence department though don't you think?

Originally posted by 7ate9
hi, hi, hi... is that why the people in Iraq are getting punished?

Is it your interpretation that they are being punished? I am not sure if that is true. Suffering and punishment are two different things

Originally posted by 7ate9
8 foot sativa - escape from reality

?????

Originally posted by damage79
devotion yes, but always questioning and grappling with whether it is truth or not. I give it the benefit of the doubt because of my experiences (which IMO were God), and therefore I will trust God until proven otherwise.

Nobody can argue me out of my position, but they could definitely raise points that would raise doubts.... at this point I would go a ...[text shortened]... l, therefore I am uncomfortable with it

Hope that gives you an idea of where I am coming from

It does and thanks for the posts.
Interesting, and goiod to have a discussion that doesn't degenerate into mud slinging ...

Originally posted by amannion
It does and thanks for the posts.
Interesting, and goiod to have a discussion that doesn't degenerate into mud slinging ...

It is definitely a refreshing change of pace!

Originally posted by damage79
Hang on.... you do not agree with whodey's opinion, therefore he is brainwashed? Nice logical progression, seems a bit light-on in the evidence department though don't you think?

Not at all - just read his posts!

And he admitted it himself, which you would realise if you bothered to read threads before posting.

Originally posted by howardgee
Not at all - just read his posts!

And he admitted it himself, which you would realise if you bothered to read threads before posting.

I apologise - my bad

Originally posted by 7ate9
yes... bad people like you should be punished.

punished? or suffer?

Originally posted by 7ate9
well, i can't be bothered choosing so just to be on the safe side to save your soul... we will do both.

why would someone have to be punished to save their soul?

Originally posted by howardgee
But these are the humans who God hates too - he is punishing them for being evil or not believing in Jesus, or whatever.

Therefore the enemy of God must the the friend of the enemy of God.

Punishment and hate are not the same thing. Ask your parents.