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“What we believe about heaven and hell is incredibly important because it exposes what we believe about who God is and what God is like.”

Quote by Rob Bell

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Rob Bell

Rob Bell is an American author recognized for his contemporary Christian theology and his popular books on spirituality. Born on August 23, 1970, Bell has authored numerous books that have ignited discussions on faith, religion, and culture. more

“A lot of Christians have been taught a story that begins in chapter 3 of Genesis, instead of chapter 1. If your story doesn't begin in the beginning, but begins in chapter 3, then it starts with sin, and so the story becomes about dealing with the sin problem. So Jesus is seen as primarily dealing with our sins.”

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Author:Rob Bell

“As a pastor, you get invited into the most poignant moments of people's lives. Whether it's a wedding or a funeral or a hospital visit, you get invited into the center of the event, whether or not you know the people.”

People Knows Moments Events Hospitals Funeral Pastor Invited Poignant Visits You

Author:Rob Bell

“For many, 'desire' is a bad word, something we're supposed to 'give up for God.' That kind of thinking can be really destructive because it teaches people to deny their hearts, their true selves.”

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Author:Rob Bell

“I embrace the term 'evangelical,' if by that we mean a belief that we together can actually work for change in the world, caring for the environment, extending to the poor generosity and kindness, a hopeful outlook. That's a beautiful sort of thing.”

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Author:Rob Bell

“I'm interested in painting the most beautifully compelling pictures and images and metaphors and stories and explanations possible that will put Jesus in language for a world that desperately needs to hear it.”

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Author:Rob Bell

“We live in a world where we have friends, neighbors, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, people we journey with for years who are gay. And we need to love, affirm and all of us together work on the real problems that we have in the world.”

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Author:Rob Bell

“I firmly believe that the best way to stimulate our economy and create jobs is to let hard-working Americans keep more of their money - after all, the money belongs to them, not to Washington.”

Way Believe Hard Jobs Economy Hard Work Best Way

Author:Rob Bishop

“Space exploration and experimentation are critically valuable to our nation. I know of no better way to honor those seven who sacrificed their lives than to recommit ourselves to defend and enhance America's important strategies in space.”

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Author:Rob Bishop

“I believe in just enriching the economy. And we're leaving so much on the table, 72 percent of the planet.”

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Author:Robert Ballard

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