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According to the doctrine of [[Universalism]] all beings in hell and the lake of fire will eventually be fully and finally purified and cleansed, and all of those who have been damned, including Satan and the fallen angels will attain at last the joy of heavenly beatitude in the presence of a loving God, "who is not willing that any should perish".<ref>See [http://biblehub.com/commentaries/2_peter/3-9.htm multiple commentaries on 2&nbsp;Peter 3:9]</ref> Not all universalists believe in hell, however, but they do believe in universal salvation.<ref>See the following articles:
 
According to the doctrine of [[Universalism]] all beings in hell and the lake of fire will eventually be fully and finally purified and cleansed, and all of those who have been damned, including Satan and the fallen angels will attain at last the joy of heavenly beatitude in the presence of a loving God, "who is not willing that any should perish".<ref>See [http://biblehub.com/commentaries/2_peter/3-9.htm multiple commentaries on 2&nbsp;Peter 3:9]</ref> Not all universalists believe in hell, however, but they do believe in universal salvation.<ref>See the following articles:
 
*[https://www.wayoflife.org/database/fireoutofhell.html Taking the Fire Out of Hell, David Cloud, Way of Life Literature (wayoflife.org)]
 
*[https://www.wayoflife.org/database/fireoutofhell.html Taking the Fire Out of Hell, David Cloud, Way of Life Literature (wayoflife.org)]
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*[https://www.christianity.com/theology/other-religions-beliefs/what-is-universalism-and-is-it-compatible-with-christian-faith.html What Is Universalism? Is it Biblical and Should Christians Believe Universalist Philosophy? Universalism is the belief that ultimately everybody will be saved. There are several different stripes of Universalists. Russell Moore -Moore to the Point (christianity.com)]</ref> Among congregations of [[Unitarian Universalist]]s, most (not all) have child dedication ceremonies for infants and children.<ref>[https://www.uua.org/beliefs/what-we-do/celebrations/births Baptism / Child Dedication in Unitarian Universalism - Unitarian Universalist Association (uua.org)]</ref> According to Universalist teaching, neither baptism nor avoidance of sin is regarded in any way as absolutely necessary, since all will eventually be blessed. The individual is completely free to do whatever he or she decides to do.<ref>Compare 1 Corinthians 15:20-28; Philippians 2:9-11.</ref>
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*[https://www.christianity.com/theology/other-religions-beliefs/what-is-universalism-and-is-it-compatible-with-christian-faith.html What Is Universalism? Is it Biblical and Should Christians Believe Universalist Philosophy? Universalism is the belief that ultimately everybody will be saved. There are several different stripes of Universalists. Russell Moore -Moore to the Point (christianity.com)]</ref> Among congregations of [[Unitarian Universalist]]s, most (not all) have child dedication ceremonies for infants and children.<ref>[https://www.uua.org/beliefs/what-we-do/celebrations/births Baptism / Child Dedication in Unitarian Universalism - Unitarian Universalist Association (uua.org)]</ref> According to Universalist teaching, neither baptism nor avoidance of sin is regarded in any way as absolutely necessary, since all will eventually be blessed. The individual is completely free to do whatever he or she decides to do.<ref>Compare 1 Corinthians 15:20-28; Philippians 2:9-11.</ref> This doctrine has much in common with the teaching of [[Hinduism]], [[Buddhism]] and [[Cosmic Humanism]].
    
==[[Religious Society of Friends]] (Quakers)==
 
==[[Religious Society of Friends]] (Quakers)==
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