A very common argument taught by the traditional churches (as opposed to the neo-evangelical churches in America) that the notions of “eternal fire” and “hell” are just symbols to express the pain caused by the distance from God. Therefore, the punishment is self-inflicted, not something imposed by God directly, but rather a logical consequence.
A very common argument taught by the traditional churches (as opposed to the neo-evangelical churches in America) that the notions of “eternal fire” and “hell” are just symbols to express the pain caused by the distance from God. Therefore, the punishment is self-inflicted, not something imposed by God directly, but rather a logical consequence.