Brimstone = - Misguided
: This literalism survived the Enlightenment, leading to a "fear-first" gospel that often collapses when confronted with scientific or philosophical scrutiny. The Theological Cost of Fear
: Instead of eternal retribution, the "fire" is seen as a painful but necessary process of seeing one's self clearly. The Verdict Brimstone = MISGUIDED
: Sulfur was used in religious ceremonies to "cleanse" a space of miasma or impurity. : This literalism survived the Enlightenment, leading to
