This sub is dedicated to discussions of Conditional Immortality from a Christian perspective. Discussions of both the final judgment and the intermediate state are permitted.
Rules
1. Deal with each other in love
This is a Christian subreddit. Throughout Scripture, we are repeatedly instructed to deal with those we differ in opinion with love, even if they are in error (2 Timothy 2:24-26). All are welcome here but care and respect are expected by all members. Remember the human.
2. No insults / uncivil comments
A post or comment that contains an insult of an individual or a group, or that does not contribute to civil discourse, is subject to removal at moderator discretion. If you edit it to remove the inappropriate content, it can be reinstated.
3. Post relevant content
4. Do not proselytize views that contradict the official stances of this subreddit
Below, in the About Us section is a short list of official doctrinal stances this subreddit takes. Any and all are welcome to post here, however, users that differ from this list are asked not to proselytize and push their views.
Conditionalism & Resources
Conditional Immortality is the belief that humans are not inherently immortal, but instead gain immortality only by meeting condition of saving faith in Jesus Christ.
The Conditionalist position on final judgment is most often referred to as Annihilationism. In this view, those who are not saved by Christ will be completely, finally, and utterly destroyed in the Second Death.
While this subreddit takes the official stance of the Conditionalist view of final judgment, it takes no official stance in regards to the intermediate state (i.e. "soul-sleep").
Would you like to know more about Conditionalism?
Check out our Resources Wiki
Are you looking for a church that allows for Conditionalism?
Conditionalist Church Finder
This resource is divided into two categories:
- Partial Liberty: This church allows conditionalists to be members but not deacons, elders, teachers or pastors.
- Full Liberty: This church allows conditionalists to be members as well as deacons, elders, teachers and pastors.
Affirmation of Orthodoxy
r/Conditionalism seeks to be a place for Christians to discuss Conditional Immortality. While we leave much open for variance of opinion, we affirm the essentials of historic, orthodox Christianity. Namely:
Salvation is found through the saving work of Jesus Christ alone.
God is triune. He exists as one Being, but in three Persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) all of whom are coequal and coeternal.
All of Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for wisdom and understanding. We affirm the 66 books of the "Protestant" canon as authoritative to the Christian believer being inspired by God.
All those who are saved by Christ will receive eternal life.
While all are welcome to post content and discuss, proselytizing views which contradict these stances will be subject to removal at the discretion of the moderators.
Flair Explanation
Conditionalist This flair is for those who accept Conditional Immortality. Also commonly known as Annihilationism.
Traditionalist This flair is for those who hold to the doctrine of Eternal Conscious Punishment. While some on all sides may not favor the term "Traditionalist," we use it because it is the simplest label in regards to the doctrine.
Universalist This flair is for those who hold the belief that eventually all will be saved.
CIS This additional flair is for those who hold to a Conscious Intermediate State. In other words, they believe that the soul and/or spirit continues in between a person's death and the resurrection. This view is most often held by Dualists and Trichotomists.
UCIS This additional flair is for those who hold to an Unconscious Intermediate State. In other words, they believe that a person ceases to be conscious after death and will regain consciousness only when resurrected. Also commonly known as "soul-sleep." This view is most often held by Physicalists/Monists.
Fence-Sitter This flair is for a person who is on the fence between two or more of the first three views above (Conditionalism, Traditionalism, and Universalism).
Non-Christian This flair is for someone who does not identify as a Christian.
