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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. My post was sincere. If the answer is that gays are truly going to hell, then I'm not sure if Christianity is for me

I think there are good reasons to think that the answer to that question is no though[/quote]

The answer is never “x is going to hell.”  You have misunderstood the fundamental components of Christianity and are trying to ask a specific question with no foundation.[/quote]

Yes, often gay people and Jews are told they will go to hell. [/quote]

I'm Jewish and have had people tell me I'm going to hell. Incidentally, a classmate of mine in 2nd grade wrote "the Jews killed Jesus" on my notebook.

Fun times. [/quote]

As a Catholic, I learned that I would go to hell if I missed mass and died before going to confession to be absolved of my sins.[/quote]

Right. I know it's uncomfortable for some Christians, but a fundamental tenet of Christianity is that your actions on earth help determine where you go (aka heaven, purgatory, or hell) after you die. "Salvation by faith" and for some denominations "salvation by works" is perhaps the most important aspect of Christianity, regardless of denomination. If you don't get baptized and accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, I fail to understand how you can go to heaven in the logical framework of Christianity.

I understand some denominations have made semi-exceptions, like if a baby dies before getting baptized. But to say generally that there isn't criteria for going to heaven or hell in Christianity is crazy, IMO. It's the whole point of the religion.  [/quote]

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