I can see how the wisdom of God saw need for a deterrent. I believe this world is a much better place due to the common belief of Hell. Seems that conclusion is based more on emotion than logic. Because you loved him would you protect him and hide evidence. Simply because one of God s attributes is Love does not mean we ignore justice.
Justice calls for greater punishment for some.
Still today we have suffering. Suffering is real. Today innocent children are born in horrid conditions and do live a life of suffering. I on the other hand have been born by supportive loving parents who always made an upper middle class income. Never hungry, always love with many friends.