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Would you sell your soul, and accept eventual unending Hellfire.

posted 13 years ago by virgiltx
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I'm fascinated that some people might consider selling their souls to the Devil, understanding that it theoretically means everlasting, unrelieved agony.

Would you actually do that?

I wouldn't. I guess I'm a chicken.

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[–] virgiltx 13 years ago

I guess nobody would. That's reassuring. But I'm still wondering if there is such an extreme "live for today" philosophy out there for some people. I once met a guy who said he wanted to sell his soul to the devil.

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[–] strntz (12231) 5 years ago

Taylor Swift did... There can be no other explanation.

[–] Aimbotv3 13 years ago

What part of the soul is flammable?

[–] spaz69 13 years ago

I would sell my soul for a chicken.

Also, not all of us believe in the horned one (or halo'ed). Shocking, I know.

[–] behamut 13 years ago

I wouldn't say that's being chicken, I think that's just being intelligent.

Instant gratification is only thinking of the NOW, and not worrying about later. Too many people fall into that trap.

My brain just hurts trying to comprehend and think about how long eternity is. Last thing I'd want is to spend it in absolute torment. What good is a little satisfaction right now for all of that?

[–] virgiltx 13 years ago

I've posted a very similar question on the Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006) board:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0365830/board/nest/198419722

That movie has a vaguely similar theme that seems to put people on a willing path to Hell.

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[–] keiya_27 12 years ago

Even the most hardcore of Christians are sinners and probably going to hell anyway. I mean really like some stuff in the bible involves using birds blood to cure leprosy. Working on a Sunday or was it a Saturday? I say why not if you're going anyway.

[–] virgiltx 12 years ago

"I say why not if you're going anyway."

Seems kind of casual for referring to assumed everlasting torture.

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[–] GreenGoblinsOck8 (7699) 5 years ago

Jesus dying on the cross takes care of that. I don't get why so many people think you have to be absolutely perfect to get to heaven. Jesus Christ himself said it's impossible for a person to not sin. But he paid for everyone's sins on the cross. If you think you're supposed to be perfect to get to heaven you're misguided. And no. I would never make a deal with the Devil. I pity anyone that would.

[–] TheFatDruidofNacyl 12 years ago

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[–] al666940-3 12 years ago

You would be surprised by how many people do actually sell their souls for power/success.

Even presidents like Reagan are insecure enough to try hedge their bets with astrologers and wizards (Mitterrand). Why not just go to the top man (the devil) and sell your soul?

I guess most don't care what happens to them later (they can suppsoetly repent at the last moment they think, fools) or think they can somehow weasel out of it later. Like peopel who go to Vegas knowing full well they will surely leave broke, they still go regardless.

[–] windowlicker269 12 years ago

what does that even mean, selling your soul? it doens't make any sense..and who says you're gonna burn in hell for all eternity after selling it? (ha i can't believe i just wrote that) All you need to do is not believing in some supernatural being called God. no need to sell your 'soul'.

[–] Jenocalypse 12 years ago

I'm fascinated that some people might consider selling their souls to the Devil, understanding that it theoretically means everlasting, unrelieved agony.

Does it?

What's the big deal? Have you ever seen your soul? Do you even know what it is?

The movie itself defines 'soul' as that universal spirit that animates and binds all things in existence.

In other words, without a soul we'd be dead. The fate of our spirit thereafter remains to be determined. Will we go to heaven or will we go to hell?

The devil isn't interfering with that question. What she's actually doing is asking permission to mess with your life so she can gain sadistic amusement from trolling you by placing you in an increasing number of awkward situations. The trick is in trying to beat her system. Make the right wishes and you can not only avoid calamity but use this opportunity to do a lot of good in the world.

Would you actually do that?

I doubt I'd get the opportunity. I'd insist that I wouldn't agree to exchange my soul unless the devil honestly told me what it is, and once she's done that it completely drains the fun from the situation. But if I did get the opportunity, then I'd gladly try. Be a good and moral person, help others as well as yourself, and even get the devil to go along with your righteous bidding, then I'd like to think that would earn you a lot of brownie points with god.

The challenge is in being able to get it right and realizing the consequences if you don't.

[–] BrainGremlin 12 years ago

Satire?

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