• Azrael@reddthat.com
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    6 hours ago

    As a LaVeyan Satanist, and former Christian, I can tell you that the Christian bible doesn’t mention hell that much, and when it does it’s a metaphor. The idea of hell as a fiery undeworld with nine different levels comes from Dante’s Inferno. It’s the first part of a 14th century Italian poem called The Devine Comedy.

    I cannot speak for Islam. I have no experience with that religion.

    • okmko@lemmy.world
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      2 hours ago

      I think it’s funny that so much of popular Christian imagery is from essentially fanfiction written by that guy.