“The story of scripture is a story of God creating humanity out of love. The story of scripture is a story of humanity being hurt by all of the challenges of life, as we well know. The story of scripture is then a story of God healing humanity through continually bringing us unity to God and each other. The story of scripture is not one of sin, anger, fear, and extremely limited grace and forgiveness. The story of scripture is one of healing, connection, belonging, and love for all.” GodBibleScriptureIncarnation Book:For the Hurt, the Blessed, and the Damned Source: For the Hurt, the Blessed, and the Damned
“Assuming the possibility then that some go to a place of torment after they die, I also assume that the place of torment is not simply for the sake of retributive justice but also for restorative justice: that we will see and understand the harm we have done. I also believe that Jesus is there as well, constantly present, so when folks turn to him in remorse and ask for release, he is there to release them.” JesusJusticeHell Book:For the Hurt, the Blessed, and the Damned Source: For the Hurt, the Blessed, and the Damned
“What this means is that if ever one finds oneself in Hell, Jesus is there to release them when they are ready. Remember, nothing can separate us from God. Not sin. Not death. Not Hell itself. Nothing in all creation can separate us from God. That is incarnational atonement.” JesusHellIncarnation Book:For the Hurt, the Blessed, and the Damned Source: For the Hurt, the Blessed, and the Damned
“There may be a Hell. It may be eternal, but it also may be empty by the end of time, as folks who are there come to realize and fully know the harm they’ve caused, turn from that, release their anger and hurt, and are then healed from it and from the brokenness within. Loved right out of Hell and welcomed into Heaven.” Heaven Book:For the Hurt, the Blessed, and the Damned Source: For the Hurt, the Blessed, and the Damned