One of the most difficult questions people wrestle with is how a God defined by love could allow anyone to experience eternal separation from Him. It seems like a contradiction to our human understanding of goodness. We often hear the sentiment that a loving father would never turn away his children, regardless of what they have done. This perspective comes from a place of compassion, but it often overlooks a crucial aspect of God's character: His perfect holiness and the immense dignity He bestows upon us through the gift of free will.