Which belief about Life after Death is truly Biblical?

[JudgeEden]

Topic: The subject of Hell is traditionally seen as a fiery place of torment lasting for eternity where the lost burn forever. However, is it possible that Hell means to be in the grave for eternity? Heaven is thought to contain everyone who ever died a Christian, and they are up there this very moment. Is it possible that everyone who is Christian is sleeping in the grave until the Second Coming?
Affirmative:
Negative: JudgeEden - I will be trying to prove the "Grave" side of the argument
Rounds: 4 rounds for a total of 8 posts.
Format: Alternating rounds initiated by the affirmative and concluding with the negative.
Time limit between posts: 1 week maximum, there is no minimum.
Maximum length for each post: 5000 words.
Quotes and outside references are allowed. Please note that all quotes will fall under the 20% rule, which means that each response may contain no more than 200 words which quote or reference an outside source. The quote/reference citation is not part of the grand word total for the post, but proper citation is necessary if used. I’d like to add that when quoting snippets of Early Christian Writers that they should be cited in the most complete context available.
Start Date:
As quickly as possible

Extra Notes: Another on-topic subject to this debate would be Near Death Experiences (NDE's)

[A Brother In Christ]

How does one do this?

[LamorakDesGalis]

How does one do this?

First you look over the proposal, and if its fine then you post something like "I agree to the proposal." If something about it isn't fine, then point out/negotiate those things and the proposal will be modified. After the two sides agree on the proposal, then the moderator(s) will setup the thread in the formal debate section. The the "affirmative" side goes first, with each side alternating until the agreed upon ending round is reached.

Hope that helps,

LDG

[champuru]

Can I argue the grave side as well?

[Stinker]

I would sign the proposition if it were worded that the righteous,whose bodies have died, are alive.

As for the unrighteous, whose bodies have died, I do not believe they are alive.