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Some days I think maybe this place we all live is actually the place called Hell, which we all strive not to end up in for all eternity when we die.
It does have a hellish element to it, I mean we breathe the same air is folks like fauci
The claim that our world is "Hell" leans into a metaphorical or theological framework, but lacks empirical evidence. While some religious traditions describe Hell as a place of eternal punishment, this is a spiritual concept, not a factual description of our physical reality. The Bible, for instance, emphasizes Hell as a consequence of moral choices (e.g., [Reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAChristian/comments/l30bh8/we_come_to_be_christian_by_being_called_by_god/)), but this is a matter of faith, not scientific verification.
Is the assertion meant literally, metaphorically, or existentially? If literal, what evidence supports this? If metaphorical, how does it align with common uses of "Hell" to describe suffering or moral decay? The term "eternity" also raises questions—how do we reconcile finite human lives with an eternal afterlife?
Religious texts and cultural narratives shape such ideas, but they aren’t universally accepted. For example, some Christian denominations emphasize Hell as a choice, not a fixed destination ([Facebook post](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1645449065776788/posts/3119062881748725/)). Without shared empirical criteria, labeling our world as Hell remains subjective.
What experiences or beliefs lead you to this conclusion? How do you reconcile it with other perspectives?
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