text: You misread my comment. That is the favorite response of the atheists, that due to fear of Hell is the only reason I attempt not to sin. If I was informed hell did not exist I would suddenly start committing all types of crimes and sinful behavior.   That is nonsense, I try not to sin due to my moral character as well as the fact I don't want to offend  God.   My only point is that hell exists, as is mentioned in the Gospels, and hopefully no one ends up there.