When Socrates was 71 years old, he was charged with corruption of the youth of Athens, sophistry (fraudulent teaching practices), and heresy (p. 330). Heresy is any belief or theory that is much different from any established beliefs, customs, or theories. It had been said for awhile that Socrates teachings were known to be dangerous because it would lead men to rebel against the state. But, Socrates points out that he only questions authority in order to keep the states healthy and aware. "For I am confident that what I say will be just, and let none of you expect otherwise, for surely it would not become my time of life to come before you like a youth with a got up speech (p. 331)." It was not the norm for people to speak out with original thought or values back in this time, which is why Socrates stuck out so much. I believe authority was scared of others following his ways and they didn't want to see him get away with it. Socrates answered and argued all questions asked of him, but he still couldn't get the prosecutors to see things from a different point of view and mindset. The fact he was asked to the the states and didn't do so shows loyalty to his word and followers.
I don't believe Socrates should be deemed to Hell because he truly only intended to have justice, freedom, and truth. It's not right that his opposing views caused him to obtain charges. "Nevertheless, let this turn out as may be pleasing to God, I must obey the law and make my defense (p. 331)." When Socrates says his farewell to Athens, he speaks to his opponents along with his supporters. I believe Socrates meant well and he shouldn't have been sentenced to death, let alone spend eternity in Hell.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/heresy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heresy
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