S sirach2v4 Guest Jul 13, 2014 #2 first, Luke 16:23-26–> a place of torment, with a wide chasm from there to the heavenly courts, described as the bosom of Abraham. The church? I would say, in general, it is a place of eternal separation from God and a place of punishment. it is not supported in scripture that one’s friends will be known, even if they are there. The Catholic Encyclopedia on the subject (on this website) oce.catholic.com/index.php?title=Hell
first, Luke 16:23-26–> a place of torment, with a wide chasm from there to the heavenly courts, described as the bosom of Abraham. The church? I would say, in general, it is a place of eternal separation from God and a place of punishment. it is not supported in scripture that one’s friends will be known, even if they are there. The Catholic Encyclopedia on the subject (on this website) oce.catholic.com/index.php?title=Hell