How would you propose weighing the ethereal against the actual? It's not unsimiliar to a game of Let's Make a Deal, with the clergy playing the role of Monty Hall. "Do you want something here, in the real world, or do you want to give me something from here in the real world for what I promise is behind door number 2? One catch, you don't get to see what's behind door number 2 until you die." - aka no refunds...
I'd gladly give up my life if it meant a brother or sister would come to Christ and be spared an eternity in torment.
Why would god torment people?
aside, do your folks know youre playing with the 'puter?
aside, do you think taking digs at me personally distracts from your inability to answer the questions raised?
Thats the "faith" part. - Live your life in Gods will and obedience and youll have an assurance that an eternal reward awaits you in the Kingdom (behind door #3 fyi)
Why would god torment people?
Who says He has? - why are you so quick to attribute all that happens to God? - Evil exists to destroy our relationship with the Father. Besides, God is not the author of evil -
aside, do you think taking digs at me personally distracts from your inability to answer the questions raised?
uhh - err I just answered em "sport"