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John

I would further add in reference to your comment

 “Also, God seems merciless and relentless in pursuit of justice and honor -- or if not merciless, helpless by being fenced in by the divine law"

The Truth knows (embraces) itself, it can do no other, those who refuse to acknowledge/accept the living Word of God, once they have heard (understood) it within their hearts, are destined to eternal separation from God, as it could be said, that our Father is restrained by His own essence, as His essence (Truth) is not within them
kevin your brother 
In Christ