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It is not the case that If Universalism1 is true, then God is prepared and willing to continue torment for all eternity
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Universalism's logical force doesn't require God's willingness to torment; it only requires His ability to redeem all souls.
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God's preparedness to permit eternal consequences for free rejection differs from eagerness to torment; the claim conflates these.
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If persons freely reject redemption eternally, God's respect for their autonomy might necessitate honoring their choice.
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Universalism claims all souls eventually achieve salvation, making eternal torment incompatible with God's redemptive plan.
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If God is omnipotent and truly good, He would not create a system where conscious beings suffer eternally without end.
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The claim assumes God's willingness to torment reflects His actual nature rather than human theological misinterpretation.
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