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Every week in our church, we repeat an old statement of faith that says Jesus descended into hell when He died. But didn't He tell one of the men who was crucified with Him that he would join Him in heaven? Is this a contradiction? What actually happened to Jesus when He died?

Every week in our church, we repeat an old statement of faith that says Jesus descended into hell when He died. But didn't He tell one of the men who was crucified with Him that he would join Him in heaven? Is this a contradiction? What actually happened to Jesus when He died?

I know their religion is important to some people, but what would you say to someone like me who doesn't feel any need for God? I'm happy enough as it is, so why should I bother with God?

I know their religion is important to some people, but what would you say to someone like me who doesn't feel any need for God? I'm happy enough as it is, so why should I bother with God?

What do you think happens to us when we die? I don't think anything does, because once we die that's the end of everything for us. I'm sure you don't agree, but what are your reasons?

What do you think happens to us when we die? I don't think anything does, because once we die that's the end of everything for us. I'm sure you don't agree, but what are your reasons?

Where did the angels come from? And do we become angels when we die, as some think? Or can we actually know anything about them?

Where did the angels come from? And do we become angels when we die, as some think? Or can we actually know anything about them?

Does the devil know the future, and can he influence it the way God can? Sometimes it almost seems like he knows what we're going to do, and goes ahead of us to make our lives difficult.

Does the devil know the future, and can he influence it the way God can? Sometimes it almost seems like he knows what we're going to do, and goes ahead of us to make our lives difficult.

How do I know if I'm praying according to God's will? I know God won't answer me if my prayers aren't in line with His will, but how do I know if I'm asking for something He isn't willing to do?

How do I know if I'm praying according to God's will? I know God won't answer me if my prayers aren't in line with His will, but how do I know if I'm asking for something He isn't willing to do?

Our son got engaged over Christmas. I suppose we should be happy, but we wonder if she's right for him.

Our son got engaged over Christmas. I suppose we should be happy, but we honestly wonder if our future daughter-in-law is right for him. Should we say something, or is it best to keep out of it? They seem to be deeply in love, and they both feel God brought them together.

My husband and I went through a rough time in our marriage several years ago, and although things are much better now, he still won't forgive me for my actions during those months. How can I persuade him that it's all behind me and I truly love him? It's like a dark cloud.

My husband and I went through a rough time in our marriage several years ago, and although things are much better now, he still won't forgive me for my actions during those months. How can I persuade him that it's all behind me and I truly love him? It's like a dark cloud.

I'm 16, and I asked Jesus to come into my life this past summer at a camp I was attending. But my parents don't want anything to do with religion and won't even let me go to church. Will God be mad at me because I don't go to church?

I'm 16, and I asked Jesus to come into my life this past summer at a camp I was attending. But my parents don't want anything to do with religion and won't even let me go to church. Will God be mad at me because I don't go to church?

My cousin always claimed to be an agnostic — a person who doesn't know if God is real. Last month, he had a heart attack, and although he's getting better, I know he could have died. Do you think God is giving him a second chance?

My cousin always claimed to be an agnostic -- a person who doesn't know if God is real. Last month, he had a heart attack, and although he's getting better, I know he could have died. Do you think God is giving him a second chance?

I work with a woman who claims to be a Christian but she leads a pretty wild life and doesn't seem to see anything wrong with it.

I work with a woman who claims to be a Christian but she leads a pretty wild life and doesn't seem to see anything wrong with it. When I confronted her about this, she said it doesn't matter how she lives because Jesus will forgive her anyway. Is she right?

Is it wrong in God's eyes to be rich? I've heard that Jesus had some harsh things to say about rich

Is it wrong in God's eyes to be rich? I've heard that Jesus had some harsh things to say about rich people, but does that mean you can't go to heaven if you're rich? I'm not a wealthy person, but do I have to give away everything I have in order to be saved?