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:(I assume this section refers to [[Essay:Jesus'_emphasis_on_Heaven_and_Hell]].) It is a superb essay, but I think you've included too many inconsequential references in the Heaven section, thereby inflating its volume, and then conclude that Heaven is more emphasized based on a count. The references to Hell are direct and compelling; most of the cited references to Heaven could refer to earthly reward or a Heaven of angels with unclear availability to man.--[[User:Aschlafly|aschlafly]] 16:03, 14 December 2008 (EST)
:(I assume this section refers to [[Essay:Jesus'_emphasis_on_Heaven_and_Hell]].) It is a superb essay, but I think you've included too many inconsequential references in the Heaven section, thereby inflating its volume, and then conclude that Heaven is more emphasized based on a count. The references to Hell are direct and compelling; most of the cited references to Heaven could refer to earthly reward or a Heaven of angels with unclear availability to man.--[[User:Aschlafly|aschlafly]] 16:03, 14 December 2008 (EST)
:::Thanks for taking the trouble to read it, and thanks also for sharing your interpretation.--[[User:CPalmer|CPalmer]] 17:07, 14 December 2008 (EST)
::I wonder, CPalmer and Andy, if ancillary to this, would be the myth, spread by atheists, that a "Christian" can commit multiple, serial horrible deeds, like the Alaskan arson, ask forgiveness, and therefore escape all punishment. It is a persistent lie, oft repeated. --[[User:TK|'''₮K''']]<sup>[[User_Talk:TK|/Talk!]]</sup> 16:08, 14 December 2008 (EST)
::I wonder, CPalmer and Andy, if ancillary to this, would be the myth, spread by atheists, that a "Christian" can commit multiple, serial horrible deeds, like the Alaskan arson, ask forgiveness, and therefore escape all punishment. It is a persistent lie, oft repeated. --[[User:TK|'''₮K''']]<sup>[[User_Talk:TK|/Talk!]]</sup> 16:08, 14 December 2008 (EST)
:::That is indeed a common misinterpretation, and I think was a popular heresy at one time. My answer is that you can't ''plan'' to commit evil deeds and then ask for forgiveness later - your repentance won't be sincere, so it won't work. There's an interesting homily on this point [http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2964/homily-21sunday-a.html here].--[[User:CPalmer|CPalmer]] 17:07, 14 December 2008 (EST)