Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

I cannot believe that God wants punishment to go on interminably any more than does a loving parent. The entire purpose of loving punishment is to teach, and it lasts only as long as is needed for the lesson. And the lesson is always love.

I cannot believe that God wants punishment to go on intermin

Summary

This quote suggests that the idea of eternal punishment contradicts the belief in a loving God. It argues that just as a loving parent's punishment is meant to be instructive and temporary, so too would God's punishment be. The intended purpose of punishment, according to the quote, is to teach a lesson rooted in love. Therefore, it implies that the concept of eternal punishment goes against the notion of a compassionate and nurturing Higher Power.

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By Madeleine L'Engle

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