One source of warmth. Two rooms. The difference isn’t punishment—it’s proximity. One of the most common accusations against the Christian faith sounds like this: “God says, ‘Love me or else.’ Believe or be punished. That’s extortion.” And to be honest—if that were an accurate description of Christianity, it would be morally repulsive. No loving being would threaten suffering in order to extract loyalty. But that accusation rests on a misunderstanding, not just of God’s action