[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

And why not Buddhists...Hindus...etc.

So they're damned too? Even if their ignorance of Christ is no fault of their own?

How do you reconcile your doctrine with the nature of God, Who is Justice Itself?

[Gamecock]

How do you reconcile your doctrine with the nature of God, Who is Justice Itself?

I don't want justice. I rely on mercy.

[HarleyD]

How do you reconcile your doctrine with the nature of God, Who is Justice Itself?

God is giving them justice. People are rebellious against God. They know God but do not honor Him. They know they're sinning. God is giving them just what they deserve.

A much more difficult question to answer would be why does God give any of us grace?

[Mark17]

How do you reconcile your doctrine with the nature of God, Who is Justice Itself?

If I get justice, I will end up in Hell. I don't want justice. I want mercy. There was a time on earth, where EVERYONE knew the truth, but most turned their backs on God. Their descendants are the ones you say have no fault of their own. There is not one person on earth with no fault of their own. Ignorance is not bliss. If it were, no one should preach the gospel. If we preach the truth, and they reject it, then we are complicit in their eternal doom. The truth is sometimes not easy to accept. Some may not think it is fair, but I remember the potter and the clay. God sets things up His way, and we have no right to challenge His right to to that. There may be many points we agree on, but I think not on the plan of salvation. Regards to you and yours.