For sure, though I wouldn't call that bad news. In the long run the only hell that matters is the one you make yourself, so it just reinforces the importance of

For sure, though I wouldn't call that bad news. In the long run the only hell that matters is the one you make yourself, so it just reinforces the importance of a virtuous life. External factors can certainly make temporarily hell-like situations. But if it's a personal hell depends on how you think about it; there is always the option to adopt a Buddhist approach to inner peace.