In any of these discussions, is the following passage mentioned?
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few."
I feel like it is rarely addressed by those who lean towards universalism, which is really frustrating, especially since these words come from our Lord Jesus Christ himself.
it's a very good point, Cole. I think that if we get past the fluffy layer of universalism, we find that universalists do not shy away from any of the hard verses, especially the concept that every farthing will be paid on every debt. But this means that debts can be paid off, which is why universalists definitely believe in hell, but understand that it serves a restorative purpose.
Also, I was looking through the Anti-Origen Canons that were signed by the bishops of Constantinople II, and ratified by Pope Vigilius, and saw the following canon: "If anyone says or thinks that the punishment of demons and of impious men is only temporary, and will one day have an end, and that a restoration (ἀποκατάστασις) will take place of demons and of impious men, let him be anathema."
After considering this canon, how can a faithful Catholic entertain the idea of universalism? I'm honestly curious.
In any of these discussions, is the following passage mentioned?
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few."
I feel like it is rarely addressed by those who lean towards universalism, which is really frustrating, especially since these words come from our Lord Jesus Christ himself.
it's a very good point, Cole. I think that if we get past the fluffy layer of universalism, we find that universalists do not shy away from any of the hard verses, especially the concept that every farthing will be paid on every debt. But this means that debts can be paid off, which is why universalists definitely believe in hell, but understand that it serves a restorative purpose.
Also, I was looking through the Anti-Origen Canons that were signed by the bishops of Constantinople II, and ratified by Pope Vigilius, and saw the following canon: "If anyone says or thinks that the punishment of demons and of impious men is only temporary, and will one day have an end, and that a restoration (ἀποκατάστασις) will take place of demons and of impious men, let him be anathema."
After considering this canon, how can a faithful Catholic entertain the idea of universalism? I'm honestly curious.