Rethinking Hell Episode 142: "Will the Lost Remain Alive in Hell Forever?" Chris Date and Ross Burns Debate Hell
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Jul 4, 2020 Chris Date and Ross Burns debate the eternal fate of the lost in hell, challenging traditional beliefs on punishment duration. They discuss annihilationism versus eternal torment, biblical interpretations of death and life, and early church fathers' views on eternal torment. The debate touches on the continuity in Romans and Revelation, symbolism of new heavens and earth, and Satan's destiny. The podcast explores the possibility of changing beliefs through reflection and advocates for respectful debate in the community.
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Resurrection and the Debate's Focus
- Both the saved and the lost will experience resurrection, according to Chris Date.
- The debate focuses on the post-resurrection state of the lost.
Stalin's Punishment
- Ross Burns uses the example of Joseph Stalin to argue against annihilationism.
- He argues an execution-like punishment seems insufficient for Stalin's crimes.
Soul's Subsistence After Death
- Chris Date clarifies that he affirms the soul's conscious subsistence after bodily death.
- He explains this aligns with dualist conditionalism and allows for resurrection.