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Escaping hell: divine motivation and the problem of hell

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 February 2005

ANDREI A. BUCKAREFF  and
ALLEN PLUG
ANDREI A. BUCKAREFF
Affiliation:
Department of Philosophy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627–0078
ALLEN PLUG
Affiliation:
Department of Philosophy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627–0078
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Abstract

We argue that it is most rational for God, given God's character and policies, to adopt an open-door policy towards those in hell – making it possible for those in hell to escape. We argue that such a policy towards the residents of hell should issue from God's character and motivational states. In particular, God's parental love ought to motivate God to extend the provision for reconciliation with Him for an infinite amount of time.

Type
Research Article
Information
Religious Studies , Volume 41 , Issue 1 , March 2005 , pp. 39 - 54
Copyright
© 2005 Cambridge University Press

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