That is an excellent response. Too often people get caught up talking about the mercy of God and forget the holiness - justice - of God.
Many speak of justice, what is justice? Define it please..
He continues to give and to bless even those who intentionally spit in His eye and claim He does not exist.
He even loves us enough to respect our last wishes; living away from God.
I don't understand why folks find this peculiar. He doesn't choose where folks spend eternity; they do.
I'm sure that would be surprising to folks who expect that their good deeds will get them to Heaven even if they don't believe, but you can't reject God and expect to live an eternity in His presence.