Rob Bell’s best-selling book, Love Wins, argues that God is too loving to send people to eternal damnation. His book has caused a stirring debate, even among Christians. He views God somewhat like a child views Santa Claus–a benevolent giver of good things.

In the end, Bell writes, God’s love overpowers his judgment. And he says that Hell isn’t biblical.

So, where did the idea of Hell come from, and is it truly biblical? [Read more…]