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What does it mean?
Heaven and hell seem disproportionate to human actions.
In plain terms
Reward and punishment are too extreme for what people do.
What can you take from it?
Question extreme rewards or punishments for normal behavior.

Where it applies

  • ethical debates
  • religious discussions
  • fairness evaluations

Putting it to work

  • check if consequences fit actions
  • seek balanced justice

Questions to consider

  • Are rewards and punishments fair?
  • What matches human actions?

Another view

Some beliefs hold spiritual consequences are not literal.

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