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    It is not the case that If the moral gravity of sin against an infinite God is genuinely infinite, proportional retribution logically requires infinite duration of punishment.

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    • 1.Infinite punishment for finite acts (even against God) may violate proportionality—the agent's finite capacity limits culpability.
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    • 2.Retributive justice aims to restore moral balance, not inflict suffering; infinite punishment serves no restorative function.
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    • 3.Moral gravity depends on intent and consequences, not solely the victim's status; finite human agency may not warrant infinite consequence.
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    Reasons Against

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    • 1.Offense severity is proportional to the status of the offended party; insulting an infinite being constitutes infinite offense.
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    • 2.Justice requires proportional retribution; finite punishment for infinite offense violates basic fairness principles.
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    • 3.Only infinite duration can match infinite magnitude of debt; any finite term leaves moral obligation unpaid.
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