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    God would cause the same good by causing less pain, inste... — Carmelics
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    Challenges→It is not that it serves God
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    God would cause the same good by causing less pain, instead of this

    Against an aspect of GodEternal Conscious Torment
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    • 1.If two outcomes produce identical good results, the one with less suffering is morally preferable.
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    • 2.An omnipotent being has access to all possible means; choosing more painful methods suggests unnecessary cruelty.
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    • 3.Divine benevolence requires minimizing harm when equally good alternatives exist.
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