What is “Hellbound?” the movie about?

[David]

The movie is a 2012 Canadian documentary film which details the various views about the existence
and nature of hell. Does hell exist? If so, who ends up there, and why? For many people, belief in
hell as a place of eternal torment for the wicked is an indisputable tenet of Christian orthodoxy.
In their view, rejecting or modifying this belief is tantamount to rejecting Christianity, itself.
But a growing number of believers disagree. They argue that we can have a loving God or
we can have eternal hell, but we can’t have both. - Adapted Description Excerpt

This is the official theatrical trailer for the documentary "Hellbound?", which opened in theaters
September 21,2012. The film takes an in-depth look at the subject of hell and why those
who question the traditional doctrine are so often criticized by their fellow Christians.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1CNs40yQGw

Hellbound? The Movie is available on DVD. You can
order it online from the linked website below.

https://www.christiancinema.com/digital/movie/hellbound

Dave

[David]

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What moments in the film stood out to you? What surprised you? What made you laugh?
Did anything make you angry? Why?

2. What was your view of hell prior to watching this film? Where did those beliefs come from?

3. How did watching this film impact your beliefs about hell?

4. What do you think about the history of hell presented in this film?

5. How well does the film handle the biblical case for/against certain views of hell?

6. What do you think about the connection the film makes between hell and violence?

7. What’s the connection between God’s character and how we view hell?

8. Why do you think hell is such a contentious issue within Christianity? How can so many
intelligent, highly educated, well-meaning Christians come to such radically different
conclusions on this topic?

9. How can we work toward more constructive dialogue on controversial issues like hell?

10. What’s the primary thing you will take away from watching this film?

You can rent it or buy it:

https://www.christiancinema.com/digital/movie/hellbound

Dave