Hell in the literal sense is a place in christian mythology that acts as an eternal dungeon of sorts. Christian tradition dictates that those who "sin" in any way and do not repent
will be sent to hell after death, however, the criteria for what constitutes a sin
will vary depending on the sect of christianity.
Bigots
will often use their favorite
book of fairytales to justify the persecution of women, homosexuals, and other groups as sinners who are damned to hell and must repent.