The Myth of Hell: Manipulative Propaganda of The Saints | Dr. Dennis MacDonald

This eye-opening video dives deep into the historical and cultural layers behind the concept of Hell. Discover how this once obscure idea evolved into a tool of control, wielded by saints and religious leaders throughout history. Dr. MacDonald, a renowned scholar, meticulously debunks the myth of Hell, using a blend of historical evidence, theological insights, and critical analysis. Join us on this enlightening journey that challenges long-held beliefs and sheds light on how these fiery tales were used to manipulate societies. Whether you’re a devout believer, a curious skeptic, or simply a lover of history, this video is a must-watch. It’s time to question the narratives we’ve been told and discover the reality that lies beneath. Don’t miss out on this provocative exploration – it might just change the way you think about the afterlife and the power of myths. Subscribe, like, and share for more truth-revealing content! Sign up here for Dennis MacDonald’s course “Reading The Gospels With One Eye on Greek Poetry“ - Grab his book here - Subscribe to our second channel @mythvisionTV ============================== **SIGN UP FOR RECOMMENDED ONLINE COURSES HERE** Dr. James Tabor’s “Jesus and The Dead Sea Scrolls“ Dr. James Tabor’s “Creating Jesus: Why Mark’s Gospel Was Forgotten?“ Dr. Robyn Faith Walsh’s course “Paul’s Legacy“ Dr. Robyn Faith Walsh’s course “The Gospels Masterclass“ Sign up here for Dennis MacDonald’s course “Reading The Gospels With One Eye on Greek Poetry - Dr. Kipp Davis Course “The Real Ancient Israelite Religions“ Dr. Richard Carrier’s Course “New Testament Studies For Everyone.“ Dr. M. David Litwa’s course - “The Ancient Greek Mysteries & Christianity“ Dr. Dale C. Allison Jr’s course - “The Quest For The Historical Jesus“ Sign up for Bart Ehrman’s course Scribal Corruption of Scripture - Dr. Bart D. Ehrman’s Mark course “The Unknown Jesus“ Dr. Bart D. Ehrman’s course – “Finding Moses“ Dr. Bart D. Ehrman’s course - “Other Virgin Births In Antiquity“ 7 hour resurrection debate Bart Ehrman vs Mike Licona “Resurrection“ Dr. Bart D. Ehrman’s Genesis “In The Beginning“ Dr. Bart D. Ehrman’s “Christmas“ Dr. Bart D. Ehrman’s “Did Jesus call himself God“ ====================================== RECOMMENDED ONLINE COURSES HERE 👉 **GET RECOMMENDED BOOKS HERE: 👉 Please consider helping support MythVision’s work by joining the Patreon or contributing a one-time donation through my links below: MythVision Website: 🔥 MythVision Patreon: 👉 MythVision Paypal: 👉 Cashapp: 👉 $rewiredaddiction Venmo: 👉 @Derek-Lambert-9 Email MythVision: 👉 mythvisionpodcast@ 👉👉 Checkout MVP Courses to find new and upcoming online courses: =========================== Chapters: 00:00:00 - Journey through Christian Literature 00:01:09 - The Conversion of the Cannibals 00:02:22 - Torments of the Netherworld 00:03:24 - The Descent of Jesus into the Netherworld 00:04:27 - The Liberation of the Dead from Hades 00:05:36 - The Christian Universalist View of Hell 00:06:42 - Dante’s Inferno and Political Critique 00:07:45 - The Art of Depicting Hell 00:08:53 - Fear of Hell in Modern Preaching 00:09:54 - Mythologizing Heaven and Hell 00:11:01 - The Meaning of Heaven and Hell 00:12:06 - The Knife of Lie and Zoroastrianism 00:13:07 - Greco-Roman Mythology and Intertextuality 00:14:13 - The Universality of Mythologies and their Psychological and Sociological Functions 00:15:13 - The Myth of the Second Death 00:16:12 - The Power of Religious Jokes 00:17:15 - Literary Torments and Foreign Influences #mythvision #MythVisionPodcast #Hell