19 “But a certain man was rich, and he used to deck himself with purple and linen, enjoying himself from day to day with magnificence. 20 But a certain beggar named Laz´a·rus used to be put at his gate, full of ulcers 21 and desiring to be filled with the things dropping from the table of the rich man. Yes, too, the dogs would come and lick his ulcers. 22 Now in course of time the beggar died and he was carried off by the angels to the bosom [position] of Abraham.
“Also, the rich man died and was buried. 23 And in Ha´des he lifted up his eyes, he existing in torments, and he saw Abraham afar off and Laz´a·rus in the bosom [position] with him. 24 So he called and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Laz´a·rus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in anguish in this blazing fire.’
My old account does not seem to be working, so I am not a new member but I did not post loads anyway.
I am an now an athiest myself but anytime I ask JWs about a scripture they say its pointless discussing it with me becuase I am only doing it to tear them down. Etc., anyway the above scripture pretty clearly explains hell, the king james version paints an even clearer version of hell.
Can you tell me the typicial JW answer to why this scripture does not describe the after life, heaven and hell?