Can a loving God punish sinners forever?

[nanjo]

******** How can a loving God send people to Hell for all eternity? I cannot accept that God could punish anyone forever. Human life is very short, and no matter what crimes one commits, sinners should not suffer infinitely.

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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• The Hell There Is!
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• ** Why is hell eternal?**
• ** Why did God create hell?**