BTW, your query or debate topic elicits a fundamental response.
Who cares?
The issue is for God to judge and no other.
This takes us back to the Garden of Eden.
The reason why we might be concerned, in part, is because Adam and Eve ate from the tree of knowledge of Good and Evil.
All humans now have the ability to discern good and evil.
Unfortunately, such knowledge tempts us into looking at good and evil instead of thinking through faith in Christ and what He provides.
Death is a state of existence involving separation. When we shift our thinking away from through faith in Christ, we separate ourselves from God. This is not in His Plan. It is a type of sin. We miss the mark of His Plan, when we attempt to substitute our knowledge of good and evil for His Providence.
The more fundamental question to ask, would be, “what is His Plan for us?” We find that out by studying His Word and remaining in fellowship with Him. He will place us where He wants us at the right time. We simply must exercise volition in the right way, at the right time, and right place to perform the works He has predestined to be performed by His Plan.
Two nice posts, #70 & 72. Well-reasoned and -stated, and very appropriate to the discussion.