On Hell and Forgiveness

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You might want to get on the Pope Phone, or whatever you guys use, to inform "Father" that he needs to straighten out Matthew ASAP. The poor apostle seemed to think it was a punishment. We can keep the parable of the talents, but Matthew 25:46 needs to go!

In Catholicism, we believe it to be an exercise of free will, rather than a punishment from God:

https://www.nytimes.com/1999/09/18/arts/...gewanted=1

Re-interpreting fiction can be a fun and useful exercise -- especially when it helps maintain your market share.

Still, it's a pity about poor Matthew. It's strange how someone supposedly close to the source needs correction many centuries later. It's almost as though you people make it up to suit your preferences and needs.