WHO'S WHO IN HELL _Warren Allen Smith_ (http://philosopedia.org/index.php/Warren_Allen_Smith) . Who's Who in Hell, A Handbook and International Directory for Humanists, Freethinkers, Naturalists, Rationalists, and Non-Theists (New York: Barricade Books, 2000, 1,248 pages, $125.00) The introduction of the book, which cited its thesis, included the following: * Hell is a theological invention. * There are no people in Hell. * There have never been any people in Hell. * Hell is solely an idea, a fantasy, an idea that has made some people's life a hell. * We make our heaven now. We make our hell now. ================================ If you are not so sure about these assertions, if you suspect that, yes, Hell might be a real place, here is an idea for your consideration: Who do you think currently resides in Hell? Probably there is consensus about a limited number of names: Adolf Hitler Joseph Stalin Mao Tse Tung Pol Pot Jack the Ripper Jeffrey Dahmler the 9/11 hijackers etc Dante populated the Inferno with known people, consigning Muhammad to the lowest level of Hell. OK, here is the idea: Now accepting nominations for people thought to be in Hell. Send your suggestions to Denizens-of-Hell.com But wait, there is more! This could become an awards event, held yearly in some city that, in terms of heat, resembles Hell, such as Phoenix, Arizona, in July. There could be "Golden Demon" awards for living people that the Academy of Recognition of Evil Achievement gives each year to a number of people who, by every indication, are going to Hell. Categories could include: Career Criminals Politicians (but I repeat myself) Jihadis Wall Street crooks (a special award named in honor of Gordon Gekko or Carl Ichan) African dictators Sports cheaters Sexual perverts Assassins Lawyers Religious hypocrites etc Categories are open for additional suggestions But, for sure, each gender should be recognized for its contributions to Hell. Hence, all participants would be free to nominate ex-girlfriends, or women who rebuffed them unfairly in a cruel and inhumane manner. Likewise, women could nominate ex-boyfriends, ex-husbands, etc This event could put Radical Centrism on the map !!! Nominees and award winners would consist of approximately equal numbers of Left-wingers and Right-wingers. There are no political Independents in Hell. Let's get going on the idea !!!!! Billy
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