As a Christian, it is 100 percent clear to me that NO ONE is going to hell because I think it, believe it, want it, or threaten it! So, I have never used that "threat" to wage an argument.
But at the same time, I realize that some do.
Just keep in mind that Yahoo is a free forum for ANYONE to join. So, you could have an atheist saying something like that to make a Christian look mean. Or you could have some little 12 year old punk kid who is too immature to know better saying it.
Just take it with a grain of salt! I'll debate anyone any day of the week on Christianity versus atheism, so-called creationism versus Darwinian evolution, etc. I truly believe that the facts and other circumstantial evidence are with us. What need to threaten hell to someone who doesn't believe in God or His wrath?
I can. I don't push hell onto people. I can have a discussion with someone and not make someone feel uncomfortable or angry with me. I've been told by many people that they have found me to be a very decent person very kind and very insightful. These were all atheists btw and I found them to be quite decent and very friendly to me and to this day we are very pleasant with each other. And when I told them I was 19 they were stunned! But very pleased nonetheless.
Paul used to go into the synagogues and reason with them from the scriptures. (Acts 17:2) Probably the most effective method of preaching, as it engages the spirit, the mind, and the heart.
I'm a Christian and I never argue about God or religion. It is a waste of time. I have no right to tell others what to believe or even whether they should believe or not. And there is no such thing as hell