One way of reasoning is the Abrahamic Tradition are founded on certain axioms, most notably the union between God and the world in ma, the participation of the soul in the life of God, and that this union is not a given, but a choice.
Perhaps Thomas we are saying something similar here, with differing words?
'To make hell into paradise, we need only change the mind on which it is based'
- Thich Nhat Hanh.
I don't think Thomas is saying heaven and hell are self-created constructs. Thomas writes: "That being the case, the end if one chooses to seek this order of participation is a profound immersion of the soul into God, which one might call 'heaven' . . ." This clearly shows he believes heaven and hell are realities outside of your brain, and God constructs this reality and allows the conditions for them to exist.
For me Hell was something manufactured in the mind and not a real place or a place that you will go to if you don't live a righteous life.“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.'"
Matthew 25:41
So did God create Hell for Satan and his angels?
Hmm, was that a slip or pun to suggest Ahriman?Not until later (especially with Dante's Inferno) did Hell become the tool of guilt, fear, and oppression used by the Ahrahamic faiths to keep its Sheeple in line.![]()
LOL!Hmm, was that a slip or pun to suggest Ahriman?
I really find this connection intriguing....
Interesting--continuing on with the concept of hell and zoroastrianism in the bible: Malachi 4:1-3LOL!The Devil made me type that!
The church invented hell , the devil , punishment , ect to keep people in line . desert rat
yeah maybe but you have hell in islam as well and probably some other religions as well.
Wil, what is your view of life after death?
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Wil, what is your view of life after death?
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