When cosmologist and Cambridge super-genius Stephen Hawking recently told the Guardian that he considers Heaven a "fairy story for people afraid of the dark," most (believers or not) probably took his speculation with a large pinch of salt. And at least one cartoonist doodled up an extra-savory possibility...

Unfortunately, the real "fairy story" is the idea that anyone who rejects Jesus Christ will find himself at the Pearly Gates. And if Stephen Hawking continues in his atheism, the only surprise he will receive upon death won't be a pleasant one.

Rob Bell wasn't the first to try and take the sting out of the Bible's teaching of eternal damnation, and he certainly won't be the last. But if Jesus is willing to reject those who prophesy, drive out demons and perform miracles in His name, I doubt He will cut men who spend their lives mocking Him much slack.

(Will only a select few be saved? Read Jesus' answer).

(Cartoon copyright Steve Breen for the San Diego Union Tribune)