"I do draw a line at believing in a God who consigns his creations to an eternity of suffering and I do so beause I myself could not find it within me to condemn the worst who ever lived to an ETERNITY of incredible suffering and I cannot believe that I am more merciful than my creator. ""I will be merciful to whom I will be merciful."
Have you given your son to pay for the sins of the world? No. Then you are not more merciful than your Creator.
No, you would simply break the law set forth in the beginning that the penalty for sin is death. Your "mercy" comes at the cost of "truth" and "justice".
Merciful to whom? The worst that ever lived? Or the occupants of Heaven. Should the unrepentant be freed to live in Heaven?
You believe what you believe Danny and I certainly don't want to try to change your belief as I imagine it is a comfort to you.
I work hard and sleep well and I am at peace with myself and the universe, I wish the same for you.
Best wishes,
Rip