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Hell in the Orthodox Churches Theology:
Most moderns picture hell as a place of material fire, like that in fireplaces, that will burn your skin, for the pleasure of a vengeful God. However, this is wrong. This conception of Hell is not Orthodox/Patristic, but from Dante.
Hell in the Orthodox Churches Theology:
Most moderns picture hell as a place of material fire, like that in fireplaces, that will burn your skin, for the pleasure of a vengeful God. However, this is wrong. This conception of Hell is not Orthodox/Patristic, but from Dante.
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In Eastern Christianity, God is impossible to access in and of Himself, for He is known only inwardly within Himself. But we can access him through his Divine Powers and Energies (which are not created by him, but are uncreated and belong to him). The same divine energy -
In Eastern Christianity, God is impossible to access in and of Himself, for He is known only inwardly within Himself. But we can access him through his Divine Powers and Energies (which are not created by him, but are uncreated and belong to him). The same divine energy -
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acts as light to the souls of those who abide in Him, while it acts like a burning fire to the souls of those who do not abide in Him. Thus, in Eastern Christianity, Hell is not defined as a place of torment for the purpose of satisfying a vengeful God. Infact, it's worse.
acts as light to the souls of those who abide in Him, while it acts like a burning fire to the souls of those who do not abide in Him. Thus, in Eastern Christianity, Hell is not defined as a place of torment for the purpose of satisfying a vengeful God. Infact, it's worse.
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It's worse because on the contrary, Hell is a state of swimming in God's divine energy, just as much as Heaven is. However, the difference is not in the Divine Power itself, but the difference is in the individual and his preparation to endure that Power. I like to describe -
It's worse because on the contrary, Hell is a state of swimming in God's divine energy, just as much as Heaven is. However, the difference is not in the Divine Power itself, but the difference is in the individual and his preparation to endure that Power. I like to describe -
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it with the following parable. If someone has prepared themselves with oil/sun lotion, the sun will give them a glowing tan. But if someone has not prepared, & go out in the sun, they will get burned. It is the same sun, the same light, the same heat that affects both -
it with the following parable. If someone has prepared themselves with oil/sun lotion, the sun will give them a glowing tan. But if someone has not prepared, & go out in the sun, they will get burned. It is the same sun, the same light, the same heat that affects both -
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individuals, the difference is that one prepared himself, the other didn't. The same goes with God's judgment which he executes as the power of burning love. If the people are prepared (good-willed and good-mannered) they will receive that burning love in the form of -
individuals, the difference is that one prepared himself, the other didn't. The same goes with God's judgment which he executes as the power of burning love. If the people are prepared (good-willed and good-mannered) they will receive that burning love in the form of -
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endless light and glory. But those who are not prepared will receive that same portion of grace but will not withstand the heat of it, for them it will be an unquenchable burning flame that consumes them and purifies them.
endless light and glory. But those who are not prepared will receive that same portion of grace but will not withstand the heat of it, for them it will be an unquenchable burning flame that consumes them and purifies them.
There was a great video created by an Non-Orthodox(he's Protestant), but subscribes to the Orthodox reality of Hell, & made a fairly good video on it. I recommend all watch it.
Please Orientate your being to your creator.
Please Orientate your being to your creator.
