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What is the Coptic Orthodox Church's belief on hell? Is it a place? Is it for eternity? Is it a lake of fire?

The Coptic Orthodox Church believes that hell is the final and eternal destination for those who refused to repent nor believed in the Lord Jesus Christ. What it exactly consists of is unknown but compared to levels of consequences illustrated by few or many stripes for offenses (Luke 12:47-48), gnashing of teeth (Luke 13:25-28), everlasting punishment (2 Thessalonians 1:3-9), and a lake of fire (Revelation 20:12-14). These are just a few biblical references confirming God's justice and criteria of hell.