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Sirach14
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Does God love those who are in hell?
The whole subject of Eternal Damnation has been watered down of late. My pastor is not afraid to mention that there is such a place. A person who has totally rejected the love of God and lands in a state (JP11 calls Heaven,Hell, Purgatory - states of being) totally without God, has placed themselves outside of God’s love. There are many that will argue that there is no such state. However, God has always been known for his justice as well as his mercy.Does God love those who are in hell?
What about God is Love? Are you saying He can’t love them or chooses not to love them? Either is a contradiction of who He is. If the mother of a convicted killer can love her son, then surely God is able to love those of His children who reject Him. I think part of Jesus’ agony in the garden was over those who would wind up in hell despite His sacrifice.Hmmmm, one definition, I have encountered, of love is:
To wish for the well-being of, with no gain to oneself.
People in Hell are eternally damned. Therefore one can’t wish for thier well-being.