Summary of How to Go to Hell in Every Religion (Minor Religions)

Main Ideas and Concepts

• Mormonism (LDS Church)
  • Afterlife Structure: The LDS Church believes in three degrees of glory (Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial Kingdoms) and a concept of "Outer Darkness" reserved for very few, specifically those who have rejected the Holy Ghost.
  • Ethics and Salvation: There is a tension between faith-based and works-based salvation; individuals are encouraged to lead ethical lives, but grace is also a significant component.
  • Hypothetical Path to Outer Darkness: To end up in Outer Darkness, one would need to reject the Holy Ghost after receiving a confirmation of the gospel.
• Old Norse Religions
  • Afterlife Concepts: Upon death, individuals go to "Hell" (Hela), which is not a place of torment but rather a shadowy existence. Warriors may go to Valhalla if they die in battle.
  • Ethical Implications: Actions in life can affect the afterlife, but the culture is more honor-shame based rather than a strict virtue-sin dichotomy.
  • Path to Hell: Simply dying leads one to Hell; only dying in battle allows entry into Valhalla.
• Shinto
  • Focus on Life: Shinto is more concerned with life rituals and does not have a defined concept of hell. Instead, it emphasizes purity and the relationship with Kami (deities).
  • Death and Pollution: Death is seen as a source of pollution, and rituals focus on purification.
  • Diversity of Thought: Different interpretations exist regarding the afterlife, influenced by the intertwining of Shinto and Buddhism.
• Jainism
  • Reincarnation and Karma: Jainism emphasizes non-harming (ahimsa) and the accumulation of karma, which determines the soul's next incarnation.
  • Path to Hell: Engaging in violence or harming living beings can lead to rebirth in hell, with a focus on ethical living to purify the soul.
  • Diversity of Thought: There is little significant disagreement within Jainism regarding the afterlife.
• Zoroastrianism
  • Dualism: Zoroastrianism presents a dualistic worldview with a cosmic struggle between truth (Asha) and lies (Druj).
  • Afterlife Journey: Souls must cross a bridge after death; righteous souls find it wide, while sinful souls find it narrow, leading to the House of Lies (hell).
  • Final Judgment: There is a belief in a future resurrection and final judgment, with the possibility of eventual redemption for all souls.

Methodology and Instructions

• Hypothetical Actions to Reach Hell
  • Mormonism: Reject the Holy Ghost after confirmation.
  • Old Norse: Simply die without dying in battle.
  • Shinto: No specific actions lead to hell; death naturally leads to the netherworld.
  • Jainism: Engage in violence or harm living beings.
  • Zoroastrianism: Commit acts of deceit, murder, or defilement of pure elements.

Featured Speakers

• Dr. Dan McLem - Expert on the Bible and religion, member of the LDS Church.
• Dr. Jackson Crawford - Scholar of Norse mythology and Old Norse language.
• Dr. Caitlyn Yarett - Instructor and expert on Shinto.
• Dr. Sher For - Specialist in Jainism.
• Philip Hol - Expert on Zoroastrianism.

The video provides a humorous yet educational overview of how different religions conceptualize hell and the criteria for entering it, showcasing the diversity of beliefs and practices related to the afterlife.

Notable Quotes

— 00:05 — « You've been told to go to hell but you weren't given any instructions on how to get there. »

— 17:04 — « You really have to have stumbled upon pretty exceptional circumstances and received pretty exceptional experiences just to qualify for getting to Outer Darkness. »

— 37:35 — « In a Norse mythological context, women only go to hell. »

— 60:44 — « If you want to physically go to hell before you die, there are actually many places in Japan that claim to be the entrance to Yomi. »

— 78:20 — « Zoroastrianism probably has the oldest idea of hell out of any religion in the world. »

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