From point A there is a slow progression to point B, or the Hell that humans picture today. Of course every person has a different philosophy about Hell, or may not even believe it to be real. Without the capability to satisfy everybody’s individual opinion on the modern philosophy of Hell, this paper will attempt to present a generalized and fundamental opinion.
Before defining a societal popular view of Hell, it is ideal to recognize and note the philosophy of Hell by prominent religions. Beginning with the most influential religion, Catholicism, there is an extremely large contrast between point A and what is preached presently. Roman Catholic officials have presented Hell as a condition of total exemption from all that is good and loving …show more content…
It is true that Jewish people do believe in Hell, but it is different from the view of Christians. Modern day Jews go as far to say that being sent to Hell is not the conventional punishment, but rather an expression of great kindness. “Gehinnom” is a spiritual place that the Jewish mystics spoke of, and is commonly translated into Hell. Rabbi Aron Moss of the Nefesh Community in Sydney, Australia says in regards to Gehinnom, “a better translation would be ‘the Supernal Washing Machine.’ Because that’s exactly how it works. The way our soul is cleansed in Gehinnom is similar to the way our clothes are cleansed in a washing machine. (Rabbi Aron Moss.) The rationale for how it is a favor to be sent to Hell can be compared to washing your used socks. Drowning in hot water and being flung around for a half an hour may seem like something unkind; but, it is the opposite. Dirty socks can only be worn again after being put through the wash, so it is a more like a favor. Much like the soul, throughout life it is stained and dirtied with wrong-doings and mistakes. So upon death if the soul is dirty it is sent to Gehinnom to be flung around a spiritual heat to get rid of any residue that lingers. Then the soul is clean and prepared for entry to heaven. However, people can die with clean souls and not be sent to Gehinnom by repenting for their sins and making amends with people they have wronged. (Rabbi Aron
Before defining a societal popular view of Hell, it is ideal to recognize and note the philosophy of Hell by prominent religions. Beginning with the most influential religion, Catholicism, there is an extremely large contrast between point A and what is preached presently. Roman Catholic officials have presented Hell as a condition of total exemption from all that is good and loving …show more content…
It is true that Jewish people do believe in Hell, but it is different from the view of Christians. Modern day Jews go as far to say that being sent to Hell is not the conventional punishment, but rather an expression of great kindness. “Gehinnom” is a spiritual place that the Jewish mystics spoke of, and is commonly translated into Hell. Rabbi Aron Moss of the Nefesh Community in Sydney, Australia says in regards to Gehinnom, “a better translation would be ‘the Supernal Washing Machine.’ Because that’s exactly how it works. The way our soul is cleansed in Gehinnom is similar to the way our clothes are cleansed in a washing machine. (Rabbi Aron Moss.) The rationale for how it is a favor to be sent to Hell can be compared to washing your used socks. Drowning in hot water and being flung around for a half an hour may seem like something unkind; but, it is the opposite. Dirty socks can only be worn again after being put through the wash, so it is a more like a favor. Much like the soul, throughout life it is stained and dirtied with wrong-doings and mistakes. So upon death if the soul is dirty it is sent to Gehinnom to be flung around a spiritual heat to get rid of any residue that lingers. Then the soul is clean and prepared for entry to heaven. However, people can die with clean souls and not be sent to Gehinnom by repenting for their sins and making amends with people they have wronged. (Rabbi Aron