Is universalism the natural conclusion if there is no hell?

[MVincent]

As I have been considering the case for there being no hell, I wonder where it leads.

Is universalism the natural conclusion if there is no hell?  Is it the only option?


Thanks,

Mike

[Lazarus Short]

The only other option that I am aware of is Eternal Destruction, as advocated by the Seventh-Day Adventist church.  There may be others who push ED, but I don't know who.

[rodgertutt]

REGARDING THE ANNIHILATION OPTION

Eternal Death (Conditional Immortality, Annihilation):
A writing by Gary Amirault specifically refuting the arguments that seemingly support the idea that the Bible teaches annihilation and showing that the Bible teaches universal salvation instead.

One Step Out of Hell; One Step Short of Glory
ETERNAL DEATH ANNIHILATION?
http://www.tentmaker.org/books/EternalDeath.html

ALSO SEE

WILL UNBELIEVERS BE ANNIHILATED?  (chapters three and four)
(If necessary copy and paste the following url into your browser address bar)
http://www.lighthouselibrary.com/read.php?sel=2586&searchfor=||KNOCH,  ADOLPH E||&type=&what=author

[ded2daworld]

I'm not aware of any others that teach ED as a group either tho' I have known a few individuals.
Of course, atheists as a group and individuals are "hoping and praying" that ONLY ED awaits them.
Many atheists see the illogic of an ET God and therefore reject God which leaves them ED.
They can't believe in UR either because the tremendous love of our UR God is also illogical
compared to all human experiences of love.

[rodgertutt]

Here is another link on the subject that I found helpful.

"What About how the Bible says that those who do not believe will perish or be destroyed?"
http://www.tentmaker.org/FAQ/perish.htm