Spiritual Experiences (Buss) n. 1282

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1282. One of them, whom I did not see, but who was sent forth from that very deep hell, was described as having a much stronger poisonous sphere of hatred. He was described by the spirit who was with me that I might perceive him. It was said that during his life in the body he had killed many by poison, without any conscience, deeming it all the same whether they died a few years sooner or later. He had practiced these dreadful murders against the innocent, and against whomsoever he willed. The helpers of such murderers are also with them in that very deep hell, but because they acted only from command, and not from premeditation, they are treated more mildly; they do nothing there except from command, for which reason their lot is indeed milder, but still they are amongst the worst infernals.


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