“God says life is eternal with joy or terror as potential ends.”
Yes, that point is made repeatedly in the Bible.
“Laughter on the other hand is amusement—the absence of thought.”
The Bible does not say that. You said that, and it is inherently false.
Laughter can be an expression of derision—like me laughing at you, right now, or an expression of joy, delight, wonder—like me laughing at the gentle absurdities Gene Wilder presented in his many wise and silly performances.
Laughter can be done in acceptance or rejection. It is both a function and a portion of free will, and like free will, our ability to laugh is a gift from God.
But laughter is NEVER without thought.
Tell you what I think: an eternity amongst dead souls who hate laughter and think it should be avoided would be hell.
You’re welcome to it.
I regret that you find my comments without merit. All are free to ignore them. God speed.