Omnibenevolence and Eternal Damnation |
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Authors: | Gina M Sully |
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Institution: | (1) Department of English, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada |
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Abstract: | In “Omnibenevolence and Eternal Damnation”, I consider whether it is consistent to hold both that God is omnibenevolent and
that he infinitely punishes human beings for the commission of finite transgressions. In exploring this problem, I discuss
the utilitarian and retributive notions of punishment and justice, the possible mitigating effect of forewarning, and differing
conceptions of the nature of the relationship of God to human beings. My conclusion is that it is inconsistant to hold both
of these beliefs. |
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