08-06-2019, 01:51 AM
John,
Looks as if you are being resourceful!
Yes, Jewish thought says - if the sinner completes all the needed steps and forgiveness is refused 3 times then the blame is shifted to the "victim".
Not sure if the blame is actually shifted, but it relieves the one who sins as he/she tried and did what was required.
I'd have to look further into the second part of your question.
Sheol is just the grave. You may be thinking of something else about the utterly wicked.
Again, this is Jewish thought, no absolutes, but yes, people like Hitler don't have their souls passed on to the afterlife. They simply don't exist after death.
Whereas all other souls have a place in the world to come.
Depending on your level of repentness, it just might take a little longer for your soul to be purified.
The best way to live one's life is as it is written in the end of Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 - (JPT)
13 - The end of the matter, everything having been heard, fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the entire man.
14 - For every deed God will bring to judgment-for every hidden thing, whether good or bad.
This doesn't mean you have to be perfect, it means you should strive to do your best and do what you can to reverse the bad.
Question - Have you ever spoken with a Rabbi? Is there a Chabad anywhere near you? They are usually pretty open and will help answer your questions.
Looks as if you are being resourceful!
Yes, Jewish thought says - if the sinner completes all the needed steps and forgiveness is refused 3 times then the blame is shifted to the "victim".
Not sure if the blame is actually shifted, but it relieves the one who sins as he/she tried and did what was required.
I'd have to look further into the second part of your question.
Sheol is just the grave. You may be thinking of something else about the utterly wicked.
Again, this is Jewish thought, no absolutes, but yes, people like Hitler don't have their souls passed on to the afterlife. They simply don't exist after death.
Whereas all other souls have a place in the world to come.
Depending on your level of repentness, it just might take a little longer for your soul to be purified.
The best way to live one's life is as it is written in the end of Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 - (JPT)
13 - The end of the matter, everything having been heard, fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the entire man.
14 - For every deed God will bring to judgment-for every hidden thing, whether good or bad.
This doesn't mean you have to be perfect, it means you should strive to do your best and do what you can to reverse the bad.
Question - Have you ever spoken with a Rabbi? Is there a Chabad anywhere near you? They are usually pretty open and will help answer your questions.