The Counsel of Trent #812 - DIALOGUE: Would Heaven be Hellish?
Oct 23, 2023
Trent sits down with Brandon, an atheistic host, to discuss his seven objections to the doctrine of heaven. They explore the fear of monotony, limitations of free will, euthanasia, suffering, fairness, growth in heaven, and the nature of God. They also debate the reasonableness of Christianity and the potential for abuse in morality and religion.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Problem of Monotony in Heaven
02:06 • 20min
Heaven, Hell, and Limitations of Free Will
22:00 • 13min
Considering Euthanasia, Rationality, and Freedom
35:25 • 2min
The Debate on Free Will and Suffering in Heaven
37:49 • 21min
The Desirability of Heaven and the Value of Suffering
59:02 • 16min
Fairness and Inequality in Heaven
01:14:38 • 14min
Growth and Knowledge in Heaven
01:28:54 • 18min
Heaven, Hell, and the Importance of Justice
01:46:58 • 24min
Views on God, the Bible, and Harmful Commands
02:11:03 • 2min
Contemplating the Nature of Heaven and Religious Beliefs
02:12:46 • 3min
Reasonableness and Belief in Christianity
02:16:04 • 8min
Exploring the Potential for Abuse in Morality and Religion
02:23:50 • 2min
Contemplating the Nature of Heaven and Its Potential Problems
02:25:26 • 2min
Debating the Preferability of a God That Eradicates Evil
02:27:44 • 2min
A Conversation About Enjoyment and Hopes for Future Dialogues
02:29:15 • 2min