“But I can't believe that God, who is so good, is going to everlastingly burn anybody. He couldn't, you know! It would hurt Him so much to see poor creatures writhing about in flames for ever — we would not be able to bear it, and I'm quite sure it would make Him miserable even in heaven. Because He is; all Love — He says so — He couldn't be cruel!”
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