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    Finite creatures committing finite sins cannot incur an i... — Carmelics
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    Supports→Such a continuation is inconsistent with the justice of God

    Finite creatures committing finite sins cannot incur an infinite debt that warrants literally endless suffering.

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    • 1.Proportionality is a fundamental principle of justice: punishment must match the severity of the wrong committed.
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    • 2.Finite beings have limited moral agency and cannot comprehend infinite consequences of their actions.
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    • 3.Endless suffering serves no rehabilitative purpose and thus violates basic retributive justice principles.
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    • 1.The debt's magnitude depends on the status of the wronged party, not solely the wrongdoer's finitude.
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    • 2.Infinite offense against an infinite being could rationally warrant infinite consequence, regardless of perpetrator finitude.
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    • 3.Justice frameworks need not apply human proportionality standards to divine-human relationships.
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