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    A perfectly merciful God would prefer the finite harm of ... — Carmelics
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    Supports→Such a punishment is against the mercy of God

    A perfectly merciful God would prefer the finite harm of annihilation over the infinite harm of unending torment.

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    • 1.Mercy is fundamentally about minimizing suffering; infinite suffering is categorically worse than finite non-existence.
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    • 2.A merciful being would choose the option that causes least total harm, making annihilation preferable to eternal torment.
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    • 3.Offering annihilation respects human dignity better than condemning souls to endless punishment regardless of finite wrongdoing.
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    • 1.Mercy and justice are distinct virtues; perfect mercy doesn't require abandoning justice or denying consequences of choices.
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    • 2.Annihilation may constitute a greater harm than torment if continued existence and consciousness are intrinsic goods.
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    • 3.The claim assumes infinite torment is the only alternative to annihilation, ignoring other possibilities like redemption or restoration.
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