Argument from evil, restated

[John V]

But John, you're missing the point. God didn't need to create anyone. You're talking about a being that's described as having limitless traits of power and goodness and then giving him a completely human trait like the yearning for deep relationships. Then you're saying, he's willing to kill and torture for all eternity those of his creations who don't quite meet his expectations. Where's the goodness? Where's the understanding?

The cosmic first date idea doesn't matter; he's supposed to be entirely good. If he's entirely good, he can put up with a sub-optimal partner for all eternity. Don't forget that he made us sub-optimal.

You contradict yourself. If you think judgment is not good, then you're incorrect to say that god's described as having limitless goodness.