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In Christianity, the outer darkness is a place referred to three times in the Gospel of Matthew (8:12, 22:13, and 25:30) into which a person may be "cast out", and where there is "weeping and gnashing of teeth". Hell, according to many Religious beliefs, is a location in the Afterlife, which may be described as a place of suffering In the study of Mythology and Religion, the underworld (gr κάτω κόσμος) is a generic term approximately equivalent to the lay term Afterlife Hades (from Greek, Hadēs, originally, Haidēs or, Aidēs, probably from Indo-European *n̥-wid- 'unseen' refers both to the ancient Niflheimr or Niflheim (" Mist Home" the "Abode of Mist" or "Mist World" Nifl being cognate with the Old English Naraka नरक ( Sanskrit) or Niraya निरय ( Pāli) ( Ch 那落迦 (variant 捺落迦 Nàlùojiā or 地獄 Dì Diyu ( literally "earth prison" is the realm of the dead or " Hell " in Chinese mythology. Naraka is the Sanskrit word for the Underworld; literally of man. Jahannam (جهنم(in Turkish: cehennem in Bosnian: džehennem is the Islamic equivalent to Gei Hinnom, or Hell. for the Polish film see Gehenna (film See also Jewish eschatology Gehennam (or gehenom or gehinom (גהינום is Diyu ( literally "earth prison" is the realm of the dead or " Hell " in Chinese mythology. In Egyptian mythology, Duat (or Tuat (also called Akert, Amenthes, or Neter-khertet) is the Underworld. for the Polish film see Gehenna (film See also Jewish eschatology Gehennam (or gehenom or gehinom (גהינום is Hades (from Greek, Hadēs, originally, Haidēs or, Aidēs, probably from Indo-European *n̥-wid- 'unseen' refers both to the ancient See also Death in Norse paganism In Norse mythology, Hel, the location shares a name with Hel, a female figure associated with the location Jahannam (جهنم(in Turkish: cehennem in Bosnian: džehennem is the Islamic equivalent to Gei Hinnom, or Hell. See also Intermediate state Purgatory|Heaven|Sheol|Hades in Christianity|Hell in Christianity In Roman Catholic theology Limbo (Latin limbus Naraka is the Sanskrit word for the Underworld; literally of man. See also Intermediate state Limbo|Heaven|Sheol|Hades in Christianity|Hell in Christianity Purgatory, in the original sense is the condition or process of purification Sheol (pronounced "Sheh-ole" in Hebrew שאול (Sh'ol is the "abode of the dead" the " Underworld " "the common In classic Greek mythology below Heaven, Earth, and Pontus is Tartarus, or Tartaros ( Greek Τάρταρος deep place Yomi (黄泉 the Japanese word for the underworld in which horrible creatures guard the exits according to Shinto mythology as related in Kojiki The Devil is the The Harrowing of Hell is a doctrine in Christian theology referenced in the Apostles' Creed and the Athanasian Creed (Quicumque vult, which states that The problem of hell is an argument against the existence of God. Satan, ( Standard Hebrew Satan'el, English accuser) is a term that originates from the Abrahamic faiths, being traditionally Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings The Gospel of Matthew (Gk Κατά Ματθαίον Ευαγγέλιον is one of the four Canonical gospels in the New Testament and is a Synoptic gospel Generally, the outer darkness is thought to be hell; however, many Christians associate the outer darkness more generally as a place of separation from God or from the metaphorical "wedding banquet" that Jesus is expected to have upon his Second Coming. Hell, according to many Religious beliefs, is a location in the Afterlife, which may be described as a place of suffering God is the principal or sole Deity in Religions and other belief systems that worship one deity. Jesus of Nazareth (7–2 BC / BCE —26–36 AD / CE) In Christianity, the Second Coming is the anticipated return of Jesus Christ from Heaven to earth an event that will fulfill aspects of Messianic Translated literally, the Greek text of Matthew reads "into the darkness, the outer", with a definite article before both the noun and the adjective. For this reason, the New International Version translates this text as "outside, into the darkness". The New International Version is an English Translation of the Christian Bible.

The most detailed of the Biblical passages regarding the outer darkness is in Jesus' parable of the wedding feast (also known as the parable of the marriage of the king's son). Etymology According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the word bible is from Latin biblia, traced from the same word through Medieval Latin and Late Latin Jesus of Nazareth (7–2 BC / BCE —26–36 AD / CE) In this parable, a king arranged a wedding for his son, but the normal guests did not come; therefore, the king sent his servants to gather guests from off the street. One of these guests, however, appeared without the proper wedding attire; therefore, the king said: "Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen. " (Matt. 22:13-14, NASB. The New American Standard Bible (NASB is an English Translation of the Bible. )

While many Christians equate the outer darkness to hell, some have controversially suggested that it represents a place for those who make it to heaven based on their faith, but have failed to perform good works during their time on the earth. Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings Hell, according to many Religious beliefs, is a location in the Afterlife, which may be described as a place of suffering Heaven may refer to the physical heavens the sky or the seemingly endless expanse of the Universe beyond Faith is a Belief in the trustworthiness of an Idea. Formal usage of the word "faith" is usually reserved for concepts of Religion, as in See, e. g. , Zane C. Hodges (1987, p. Zane C Hodges (born in 1933 in Texas is an American Christian pastor and Bible scholar 87).

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Usage in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a somewhat different and more nuanced interpretation of the outer darkness. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fourth largest Christian denomination in the United States and the largest and most well-known Specifically, outer darkness to most Latter-day Saints has two separate meanings.

Scriptural use: temporary abode of the wicked

Main article: Spirit prison

First, LDS scripture uses the term outer darkness to refer to a condition in the spirit world. Spirit prison is believed by some Christians including most notably Latter-day Saints, to be a place where people who have not had the opportunity to learn and accept The Standard Works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church consists of several books that constitute its open scriptural The Book of Mormon teaches that after death, the spirits of those who "chose evil works rather than good" in mortality will "cast out into outer darkness". The Book of Mormon is a Sacred text of the churches in the Latter Day Saint movement. [1] This is considered to be a condition of great torment, where there will be "weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth"[2]. In this sense, outer darkness and spirit paradise are the two possible destinations for individuals immediately after death. Paradise is a word of Persian origin ( Persian: پردیس Pardìs) that is generally identified with the Garden of Eden or with Heaven. This place of torment in the spirit world is much more commonly referred to by modern Latter-day Saints as spirit prison. Spirit prison is believed by some Christians including most notably Latter-day Saints, to be a place where people who have not had the opportunity to learn and accept

Popular use: permanent abode of sons of perdition

Second, in modern Latter-day Saint vernacular, outer darkness usually refers to an eternal state of punishment. [3] Very few people who have lived on the earth will be consigned to this state, but Latter-day Saint scripture suggests that at least Cain will be present. [4] Other mortals who during their lifetime become sons of perdition—those who commit the unpardonable sin—will be consigned to outer darkness. The notion of the Son of Perdition or the Man of Sin can be found in and and is a name commonly associated with the Antichrist The Eternal Sin, or unpardonable sin, is a concept of Sin in Christian theology, whereby Salvation becomes impossible [5] It is taught that the unpardonable sin is committed by those who "den[y] the Son after the Father has revealed him". [6] However, the vast majority of residents of outer darkness will be the "devil and his angels . . . the third part of the hosts of heaven" who in the pre-existence followed Lucifer and never received a mortal body. Pre-existence, beforelife, or pre-mortal existence refers to the belief that each individual human Soul existed before conception, and at conception Lucifer is a name frequently given to Satan in Christian belief [7] The residents of outer darkness are the only children of God that will not receive one of three kingdoms of glory at the Last Judgment. In Mormon Theology, there are three degrees of glory (alternatively kingdoms of glory) which are the ultimate eternal dwelling place for nearly all who In Christian eschatology, the Last Judgment or Day of the Lord is the judgment by God of every human who ever lived Sons of perdition will remain in outer darkness and suffer for eternity with Satan. Satan, ( Standard Hebrew Satan'el, English accuser) is a term that originates from the Abrahamic faiths, being traditionally This state shares some similarities with certain Christian views of hell.

This second and more common meaning of outer darkness derives from the non-scriptural teachings of Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Please see the talk page for this article and the "See also" list before adding content or adding a hyphen to Latter Day Saint Smith taught that those who commit the unpardonable sin are "doomed to Gnolaum—to dwell in hell, worlds without end. "[8] The word gnolaum is used elsewhere by Smith to mean "eternal". [9] The term "outer darkness" may have been applied by others to Smith's "gnolaum" because he also described gnolaum as a place "where there is no light".

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It is unclear in the teachings of Mormonism whether both the temporary and permanent uses of outer darkness refer to physical places or if both are merely descriptions of personal states of suffering and torment. The uncanonized LDS Bible dictionary suggests that biblical "expressions about 'hell-fire' are probably . . . figurative of the torment of those who willfully disobey God. "[10] It is also unclear whether sons of perdition will ultimately be redeemed; of outer darkness and the sons of perdition, Latter-day Saint scripture states that "the end thereof, neither the place thereof, nor their torment, no man knows; Neither was it revealed, neither is, neither will be revealed unto man, except to them who are made partakers thereof". [11]

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Notes

  1. ^ Alma 40:13. See also Mormon cosmology According to doctrine in several sects of the Latter Day Saint movement, the plan of salvation (also known as the plan of happiness In Mormon Theology, there are three degrees of glory (alternatively kingdoms of glory) which are the ultimate eternal dwelling place for nearly all who
  2. ^ Alma 40:13; see also Matthew 8:12.
  3. ^ LDS Church. “Chapter 46: The Last Judgment”, Gospel Principles, 294.
  4. ^ Moses 5:22-26.
  5. ^ LDS Church. “Chapter 46: The Last Judgment”, Gospel Principles, 294.
  6. ^ LDS Church, Guide to the Scriptures: Hell; see also Doctrine and Covenants 76:43-46.
  7. ^ Doctrine and Covenants 29:36-39.
  8. ^ Joseph Smith, Joseph Fielding Smith (ed. ) (1977). Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book), p. This article is about a 1938 book For the article on the doctrinal teachings of Joseph Smith see Teachings of Joseph Smith Jr 361. ; italics in original.
  9. ^ Abraham 3:18.
  10. ^ LDS Church, Bible Dictionary: Hell.
  11. ^ Doctrine and Covenants 76:45-46.

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