How Can Hell Be Loving? Annihilationism and Confession

“How can hell be loving?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of hell and its compatibility with God’s love, addressing concerns about annihilationism and the role of confession. Other topics include the implications of seeking forgiveness from a priest and the understanding of Satan’s presence in hell, providing a comprehensive look at these challenging theological issues.

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Questions Covered:

• 15:11 - The idea of going to a priest for forgiveness troubles me.
• 23:35 - Isn’t Satan already in hell? The St. Michael prayer asks God to cast him into hell since he’s roaming the world?
• 28:50 - How is hell consistent with God’s loving nature?
• 44:26 - Not being able to go to confession until I receive confirmation troubles me. I’m in OCIA.
• 50:55 - I’m having trouble. How do we partake in sacrificing the Eucharist? Jesus did it, what do we do?