Annihilationism is sound doctrine in Christianity

My opponent forgot to include an argument. Here it is: I had forgotten to add a part in my first point on how this does not apply to annihilationism. I will restate it in round 3 (hopefully I'll remember), but I will state it here as well: I disagree with the argument all and full on its own, however I agree that the traditional idea of Hell has a problem that is very similar to this argument. Firstly, eternal torment for finite acts on earth is not proportional, which contradicts the attributes of God being a fair and righteous judge. (Psalm 7:11) This does not apply to annihilationism, as finite acts are punished with death. This is similar to the death penalty, of which I am aware most of the people on this debate forum (including Con) are for. [3][4] The problem with saying eternal torment is not proportional is that you sin against an eternal being. If you sinned against me, you could pay for it here in prison, or until I died. But what are you going to do when you sin against an ETERNAL BEING? Why you would have to pay for it, FOREVER! That would be the only way to pay for sins against an eternal being. Pro said, "Con further asks why it would keep burning if the wicked just get annihilated. That is an excellent question. A question, however, that is not addressed and, I feel, is irrelevant. Why or why not the lake of fire burns indefinitely is not relevant to whether or not annihilation theory is supported doctrine, except on a circumstantial level, if even that. Furthermore, there is no reason to assume that Hell is thrown into the lake of fire to make it hotter. In fact, as far as I am aware, the Bible does not directly state the purpose of the lake of fire – I believe that it implies annihilationism, as I believe I have and will continue to support, and my opponent believes that it will torment souls forever. " The question about the Lake of Fire burning is completely relevant if the wicked are annihilated. It calls into question the whole purpose of the Lake of Fire if the wicked are annihilated. It makes perfect sense to throw Hell into the Lake of Fire, for it allows for one destination for the wicked instead of two. The direct purpose of the Lake of Fire is for the Devil and those who worship him. Consider Rev 14:9-11 which says: "A third angel followed them and said in a loud voice: ‘If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives its mark on their forehead or on their hand, they, too, will drink the wine of God's fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. They will be tormented WITH BURNING SULFUR in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment will rise for ever and ever. " Notice the burning sulfur is the Lake of Fire, for its filled with brimstone which causes sulfur. If the Devil is cast into it FOREVER, then the rest of the wicked must burn forever, for they are also cast into it(Rev 20:15). Furthermore Rev 19:20 TELLS YOU THE DEVIL GOES TO THE LAKE OF FIRE. Observe: "And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. " And if the Devil burns forever in the Lake of Fire which my opponent ADMITTED TO, then the wicked must also burn forever in the Lake of Fire(Rev 20:15). Thus, they are not annihilated. Rebuttal to Pro's Rebuttals If this punishment is everlasting, how can the soul be destroyed? This is illogical: if eternity, by its very nature, cannot end, how can the soul ever possibly be destroyed? Answer: Its a spiritual death. Its not a physical destruction Pro said, "I would like my opponent to provide a source which states that burning brimstone produces sulfur. Not because I necessarily disagree with the point, but because I genuinely do not know whether or not that is true, and I would rather not accept or deny this claim without proper reason to. " Answer: Brimstone starts out in the molten rock under the earth's surface. It spews out in the lava of volcanoes and often comes to the surface of the earth from volcanoes and hot springs. Sulfur deposits have been found on the Italian island of Sicily where it lay near the surface of the earth and also Louisiana (USA) deep underground near the Gulf of Mexico. . http://www.biblicalscholarship.com... Rebuttal to Pro's point 1 God is balanced. He is loving but he's also Holy and just. He cannot allow ANY sin in His presence. If he did, He would no longer be Holy. Thus, souls tainted with sin(blood of Christ has not washed them) must be separated from God(Romans 3:23). Hell is the place to go, in order to pay make an eternal being, thus the payment is forever. Rebuttal to Pro's point 2 I answered it. The wicked are blotted out of the Book of Life. They burn in the Lake of Fire(Rev 20:15) along with the Devil(Rev 19:20). Thus, none of the wicked are annihilated. I have thoroughly answered my opponent and presented my case.