When all has been considered, it seems to me to be the…
“When all has been considered, it seems to me to be the irresistible intuition that infinite punishment for finite sin would be unjust, and therefore wrong. We feel that even weak and erring Man would shrink from such an act. And we cannot conceive of God as acting on a lower standard of right and wrong.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The idea argues that infinite punishment for finite wrongdoing is unjust, implying divine fairness requires proportionality.
In simple terms: Infinite punishment for finite sins is unfair.
Key Takeaway
Seek justice proportional to actions.
Themes
justice
ethics
theology
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- personal guilt
- theological debates
- ethical education
Key Concepts
proportionality
divine fairness
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is proportionality always possible?
- How do cultures define “finite” wrongdoing?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex moral contexts.