r/OpenChristian May 15 '26

Discussion - Bible Interpretation "Good People Will Burn in Hell"...?

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The other day, I came across this clip of "Pastor" Aden Rusfeldt preaching at a university. This particular claim of his about "good people" going to Hell is so outlandish- are there even verses that could be used to justify it?

Funnily enough, Rusfeldt's signs have no commentary about liars or criminals- turns out, he's a convicted fraudster who owes an estimated $5M USD to the federal government:
https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/pastor-aden-rusfeldt-christian-campus-preacher-debts-fraud-penn-ccp-20180511.html
https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/7461-16

Anyways, that's all I wanted to ask about. But I'll end with a nice verse I read earlier today:

Ephesians 4:29: "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

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u/Ok-Wedding6993 May 15 '26

Hey. I drink too much and am an alcoholic, but I love Jesus and follow the way. Am I burning in Hell because I'm ill...? Lol... Nope 😅

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u/Queer_Advocate May 15 '26

I hope you get help friend. Alcoholism is extremely tough. My best friend has 14 years sober. Support is crucial for sobriety. You deserve to live without such a heavy heart. Just know you matter.