Hi, as above the title, various religions have come up with
different theory. But let us describe our own theory of hell here.
Hell in the Abrahamic religions is eternal and is a place where the
devil resides. The hell is described as somewhat a dungeon-like
place. They believe that having faith in God/Allah/Jehovah will
eventually get them to heaven and never expirience hell.
Whereas hell in the Dharmic religions hell is a place to wash off
the sins of sinners and is not eternal, but extremely long to the
extent that it cannot be counted with our time. There is no rest
but only torment, and each person will have to account for their
own karma, whether or not if he/she believes in god or devil. Not
everybody goes to hell because it is base on karma. Hell is not
always hot and there are Cold hells too. Once the sins of the
sinner is washed off, he can return as either an animal, human or
spirit base on his karma. Taoism on the other hand have similar
theories, however the realease of sinners on the 7th month of lunar
calender is added.
Because this topic is quite deep, i would wish to hear from you all
the views on hell =)