No human knows Judas’ final fate. (Seems rather weird to hear the speculation!)
If he did repent before his end, it would have been between him and his Maker/Master, we were not privy to this.
I do know that Jesus extended Grace to all — even beyond the grave (preached to those in Hell).
I’m glad that it’s not my responsibility to make judgments on others!
On the contrary, I believe this is vital work.
First, no where have I read that it’s a sin to speculate on anyone’s Final Home.
Second, we do it all the time - Hitler, Ted Kennedy, John Paul Stevens, and just WAIT until Fauci dies.
Third, as I wrote earlier, it can be insightful. Why did Peter not kill himself while Judas did? Our Risen Lord welcomed Peter - what does that tell us about the potential for Judas had he not hanged himself?
And fourth, and probably often overlooked, we betray Jesus all the time. We break the commandments, we sin against others, we swear, drink, and so on. What makes us any better? The answer, usually, is that we are not BETTER but, so it would seem, we are like Peter and are TRUSTING in God’s Mercy.
Of course nobody knows what’s in a man’s heart and, thus, where people Land. And anyone who says they KNOW that which only God knows is flirtin’ with disaster. But I consider this exercise to be fair AND fruitful. YMMV.
Where did you come up with that nonsense?