Modern Theological Debates of Hell in the USA
Modern Theological Debates of Hell in the USA
Author(s): Sydney SadowskiSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: Hell; annihilationism; universalism; traditional viewpoint
Summary/Abstract: Among the differing Christian denominations there are various viewpoints regarding hell. This article presents differing viewpoints of the theological questions concerning hell that have been debated over the last ten years (2010–2020) in the United States in the theological arena as well as the popular press. The positions of annihilationism, universalism, and the traditional viewpoint are to be surveyed. The differing philosophical, theological and biblical viewpoints are presented for each general category. The article strives to give a general overview of the various theologies and to show that such theological investigation is of urgent importance for Christians today.
Journal: Polonia Sacra
- Issue Year: 25/2021
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 115-130
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English
