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Jonathan Edwards was a bit over the top in his proclamations. While I could easily discuss what I agree with, don't agree with, or believe in - I will try to refrain from it. However, this is not to say that I won't stand strong in my opinion that Edwards went a little overboard with his statements. He made God seem a lot less holy, understanding, comforting, and good-natured than most have been exposed to and, at some times, "expected" to believe in. I felt like the constant reference to hell and the somewhat "inevitable" damnation that Edwards repeatedly spoke of was overkill. In the bible we read that sins can be accepted and made up for, right? People make mistakes -- but according to Edwards, if you're one of the less-than-perfect individuals, then, looks like you're headed for hell along with the rest of us! He also emphasized the fact that, essentially, if everyone doesn't convert to Christianity, then you're doomed for hell again. Edwards's attitude was one that made me feel like he knew everything there was to know, and that he was better than or above those he was speaking to. Though he may've not sounded like it - he was human, too!