FaithfulNews
Ordinary Time

FaithfulNews archive

Are You Hesitant to Talk About Hell? Four Reminders for Women

I admit, I am hesitant to talk about hell. I hadn’t really noticed until another woman asked me whether women seem reluctant to mention hell, perhaps even and especially when we are talking to unbelievers. My first reaction was to think, Let’s talk about something else, shall we? The irony was not lost on me.Easy (and Dangerous) to IgnoreWhile I’ve never seen data on the subject, I can understand why it might be more difficult for women to warn people about hell. In general, the feminine nature le