The dogmas of heaven and hell guarantee the conditions. Nor is there anything in those dogmas which conflicts with sane reason.
Radio Replies Volume 1 by Rev. Dr. Leslie Rumble MSC and Rev. Charles Mortimer Carty
Historical language and viewpoints in the original collection are preserved. For current official teaching, consult the Catechism and the Holy See.
Report an error or ask the editorI have not to believe that, and I do not believe it. Yet I believe in Christianity. Why should you, a non-Christian, prescribe for me what I have to believe? You might at least leave that to Christians.
The Catholic Church holds that faith is a foundational element for achieving eternal happiness, which is understood as the beatific vision—union with God in heaven. Faith is a supernatural gift that enables individuals to assent to God’s revelation, particularly as transmitted through Scripture and Tradition. The Letter to the H…
The Catholic Church defines hell as a state of eternal separation from God, reserved for those who freely choose to reject Him (CCC 1033). This teaching originates from divine revelation, found in both scripture and sacred tradition. Matthew 25:41 speaks of the “eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels,” indicating a p…
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