If hell is truly eternal conscious torment, would I still worship God? Why? This question isn’t just philosophical—it’s personal. I’ve wrestled with it deeply, not just as someone who believes in God, but as someone who has studied human nature, morality, and psychology. Life is already filled with suffering, and while I understand the need for accountability, I’ve questioned whether endless, unrelenting punishment aligns with a just and merciful Creator. If such a fate truly awaited countless souls, could I still call God "good"?
Through my journey in faith and psychology, I’ve come to realize that nothing in this world is absolute. Perception, belief, and even reality itself shift based on new understanding. If an angel descended from the sky, declared an undeniable truth, and broadcasted it to every screen in the world, many would still find a way to dismiss it. Skepticism, faith, and doubt are deeply intertwined, shaped by personal experiences and the limits of human understanding.
I’ve seen how people cling to absolutes because they bring comfort—a sense of order in an otherwise chaotic world. But history has proven that what was once considered undeniable truth can be questioned, revised, or overturned. Whether in religion, science, or morality, the idea of an unshakable, universal truth rarely holds up under scrutiny.
So, if hell were truly eternal suffering, would that change how I see God? Or would I simply shift my perspective, rationalizing the unfathomable to fit within the framework I’ve already built? My faith has evolved over time, shaped by both spiritual reflection and my understanding of human behavior. Maybe the real question isn’t whether God is good, but whether we, as limited beings, can ever fully comprehend what "good" even means.
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