@Backlit... I really am sorry that this is CLEARLY a topic that upsets you... I have left you a note addressing this... but truly upon reading this thread.... there is NOTHING more can be said here.... YOU will be responsible for your beliefs... just like we are responsible for ours.
I believe the scripture states... SEEK me with all your heart and you will find ME. I honestly do not see God as cruel or inhumane... even though I do not understand all of God's heart... I place COMPLETE CONFIDENCE in the finished work of CHRIST on the CROSS. To me this is an issue of rejecting the BLOOD of CHRIST... and the punishment for that is HUGE.... eternal in fact... That is HOW GRIEVOUS a CRIME it is to reject the ATONEMENT of CHRIST..... if you do not believe that Christ is GOD... then there is NO sacrifice available to you for your sins.
You are looking at God through human eyes and with human understanding...
I have gotten to know you a bit over these last weeks... I am sad that you view things in this light.
Anyways... I did say I was finished here... and I am... but I wanted to address your heart.