Every knee, every tongue

At its core Christian Universalism is a theological belief that no human souls are destined to eternal suffering and anguish. Encompassed by that basic idea there are a number of different variations. Universalism stands in contrast to mainstream protestant doctrine that believes in damnation or annihilation for unbelieving souls.

Key aspects of Christian Universalism include:

• The belief that God's love and mercy are infinite and will eventually extend to all beings, even if that sometimes follows a period of absence from God.
• The interpretation that Christ's sacrifice was sufficient to save all of humanity, not just believers
• The view that hell or punishment is temporary and rehabilitative rather than eternal
• An emphasis on God's role as a loving parent who will not eternally condemn any of their children

This theological perspective has existed since the early Christian church, with proponents including Origen of Alexandria (185-254 CE) and Gregory of Nyssa (335-395 CE). While it remains a minority view within Christianity, it has experienced renewed interest in modern theological discussions.

Universalism has recently been expressed through the Unitarian Universalist movement.

Christian Universalist Organisation

Welcome

Schleiermacher’s Universalism

https://youtu.be/QMBtyWEBehM?feature=shared

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Key Point: **

If Christian love is perfected in eternal life in Christ, then if anyone is in hell, everyone is in hell.

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