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Second, the banishment from Gods presence is perpetual because the non-repentance of the inhabitants of hell is perpetual. A good steward generally does not toss something which was once cherished, but is now broken, into the dumpster *only* because it is broken. He tosses it into the dumpster because he is aware that it will /stay/ broken. Various unbelieving participants in the SAB Discussion Boards have testified that even if the God of the Bible were to turn out to be real, they still would refuse to worship Him. That is consistent with their assertion of self-reign and the dictation of values according to their own tastes. I submit that such a soul, adamant in its position, would be more comfortable in a lake of fire, existing on its own without the blessings provided by God, than it could be in the presence of God.
Am I correct in assuming that you mean that those that are in hell would never be repentant, either while on earth (say, for example, if they knew without a doubt of the reality of hell), or even after being thrown into hell?
Respectfully,
Franciscan Monkey
