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Talk:Mystery:Did Eternity Originate With Christianity? (view source)

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::I had the same concern looking at the references. If Hell is not eternal, how can it be seen as a real punishment when compared to the glory of eternity in Heaven? Without eternal Hell, I fear moral relativity takes sway. [[User:DouglasA|DouglasA]] 13:50, 3 August 2009 (EDT)

:::the issue is what the Biblical language meant, not whether or not eternal hell is a good idea for God to implement.[[User:RJJensen|RJJensen]] 13:54, 3 August 2009 (EDT)

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I don't think there is any doubt that Jesus was talking about real [[eternity]], in the modern sense. Indeed, He is the source of the concept. The reference, which needs to be supplemented, illustrate how even the Greek language was inadequate to convey this striking new concept.

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This is analogous to the invention of "0". Most are surprised to learn that no one had zero until the (Asian) Indians invented it many centuries after Christ.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 15:44, 3 August 2009 (EDT)

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