Edwards on the Eternity of Hell's Torments

Study Guide Questions:
1. What are Edwards' theses about Hell?
2. What is Edwards' argument for his theses about Hell?
3. What is the Intensity Objection to Edwards' argument, and how would he likely respond?
4. What is the Null-Respect Objection to Edwards' argument?
5. What is the Ought-Can Objection to Edwards' argument?
6. What is the Future Good Objection to Edwards' argument?

[@mattcat83]

Does Edwards argue for a biconditional between immoral acts and that which disrespects God? For instance, are there some morally permissible actions (such as combining cotton and wool in a garment) that are nevertheless disrespectful to God?

[@AnonymousAlcoholic772]

Also, how do you fulfill an infinite obligation?

[@mattcat83]

It sounds like a debt that may take an eternity to complete.

[@AnonymousAlcoholic772]

@@mattcat83 no, by definition it must be repaid in mortal life to fulfill ones obligation to God.

[@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr]

The bible says it is impossible that any one of us can never sin. We ALL fall short. So we're being infinitely punished for something we must do. And then God provides a loophole to this with Jesus...

[@mattcat83]

Edwards seems out of step with the Catholic Church's catechisms to think that all sins are equally bad.

[@DrBowersOfficeHours]

I think he treats it as a tautology -stronger than a biconditional! 😬