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“Would a just God sentence a morally good individual to hell for never having heard of him? And for that matter, would a just God expel a morally good individual to hell who has heard of Jesus, but simply finds no evidentiary reason to believe? According to any reasonable interpretation of Christianity’s key doctrines, the answer is a simple and firm 'Yes.' This is because, according to Christian dogma, it is impossible to be 'moral' without Jesus Christ; I disagree with this on a fundamental level.”

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Book:Disproving Christianity and Other Secular Writings
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David G. McAfee
David G. McAfee

David G. McAfee is an American author born on February 23, 1989. His works primarily focus on religion, history, and science, gaining popularity for his unique perspective and in-depth research. more

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