The fear of Hell is very real. Even though I spent years deconstructing my beliefs, the fear of Hell stuck to me like tar. Fear is very sticky, and it can take us a long time to get over it.
Even when we don't believe in the things we're afraid of. How many of us don't believe in monsters, but are still scared of the dark and what lurks there?
I tell people that when you stop believing in Hell, at first the fear of Hell will be a yell. But eventually it will fade to just chatter. Then that will eventually fade to a whisper. Then an echo. Then silence. It takes longer for some than for others.
Here are some cartoons that I've drawn to address this fear.
Hell of an Art Show
I drew this one to show that even Jesus would be shocked at our cruel concept of Hell. It is unbelievable, shocking, and cruel. He doesn't buy it.
I Don't Think I Believe In Hell
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I wasn't raised to believe in Hell (I was raised in an avowed-agnostic, atheist-at-heart household), but it's so pervasive culturally that I occasionally have a disturbing thought or two about it.
With certain political figures I find myself thinking (or even saying) "Man, I wish I believed in Hell so this guy could burn in it." I will have to become a better person before I stop thinking that from time to time.