Analysis Of The Christian By Lucas Hnath

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In regards to the play, "The Christians," by Lucas Hnath, the controversy the Christians vs. Christians, quarrel about the existence of hell. Ultimately, the idea that hell does not exist in the presence of Christianity seems absurd, since Christians deem the origin of evil behavior to be stored there. In another literary work "the philosophy of pitchforks," it also reassesses the image of hell. Pastor Paul did have a good point when he stated that the Bible "does not say hell" (Hnath 37). The poem also correlates with the mystery behind the truth about hell. Owens opens the poem by stating, "in a dark pit of hell......the pitchfork comes in handy to hurl the evil ones." Further, into the discussion between Pastor Paul and Associate

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