>>102892698This is an incorrect assumption because the tests have a purpose, which is to edify man and to bestow more grace upon him, with the endgoal of making man a god by grace to whatever extent it is possible within their lifetime and for the benefit of those around him
If God did not care then there would be no tests at all
>>102892819See above, God doesn't "need" to test people, but out of His great love for people He glorifies them by trials
>>102892891Firstly, God is good to all of His creations, including satan and his angels, which is why He won't just dismiss their opinions. Secondly, God is free to kill any man or beast, even if they don't go to heaven. Thirdly, time on earth is a gift and when a person is righteous and holy their lives and presence helps edify their neighbour (the contemporary Saints are perfect examples of this).
>>102892971>>102893129The afterlife before Christ was composed of sheol/hades (different languages, but the same concept) a place where all souls go after death. After the Crucifixion, we have what is known as the Harrowing of Hades, where Jesus brings the souls of the righteous into Paradise
>>102893103Catholicism branches off from Orthodoxy
Please refer to the chart
