Letter about The Pope’s words…

To the Editor,

It was recently reported in an Italian newspaper that the Pope stated there was no hell and that bad souls would only disappear. Since this is coming from the head of the Catholic Church, I am very concerned.  If he was misquoted or misunderstood, then he should have immediately come out to decry the misunderstanding of his words.  Instead, the Vatican gave a response that was “strongly inadequate” as quoted by Cardinal Raymond Burke who serves on the Vatican highest court. 

The Bible, however, is very clear on the teachings of heaven and hell.  In fact, the reason for Jesus to come to earth, to live and die was because of his love for us.  He paid the penalty for our sins so that we would be saved from hell.  The Pope’s supposed words are troubling in of themselves, but the Vatican’s vague response to the article is even more troubling.  Thus we are all left scratching our heads.

Jan Poldervaard

Spring Valley, Minn.