There have been super-orthodox Roman Catholics who believed in universal salvation (i.e. that there is a hell, but it's empty, because God has forgiven all sinners). I mean, one of the classic metaphors for what Christ did is that when he rose he "burst open the gates of Hell" so that they could no longer keep anyone in. Granted, that's never been the most popular metaphor (and the "salvation only for a few, hell for the rest" folks are generally louder and often more numerous), but it's been around a long time. I don't think there are any super-orthodox Baptists (to the extent that's a meaningful concept) who would believe in universal salvation, but you never know.
I haven't read the brick in, what, twelve years now? (It was for an AP Lit class in high school.) I don't remember much of it (except OMG!long), but I wouldn't be surprised if Hugo really didn't believe in Hell.
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Date: 2013-03-23 09:41 pm (UTC)There have been super-orthodox Roman Catholics who believed in universal salvation (i.e. that there is a hell, but it's empty, because God has forgiven all sinners). I mean, one of the classic metaphors for what Christ did is that when he rose he "burst open the gates of Hell" so that they could no longer keep anyone in. Granted, that's never been the most popular metaphor (and the "salvation only for a few, hell for the rest" folks are generally louder and often more numerous), but it's been around a long time. I don't think there are any super-orthodox Baptists (to the extent that's a meaningful concept) who would believe in universal salvation, but you never know.
I haven't read the brick in, what, twelve years now? (It was for an AP Lit class in high school.) I don't remember much of it (except OMG!long), but I wouldn't be surprised if Hugo really didn't believe in Hell.