In the Holy Scriptures, there are two groups of statements about God's judgment on humanity. One emphasizes that Christ suffered and died for all people, and that God unconditionally desires the salvation of all. The other group clearly speaks of judgment and the condemnation of those who did not show mercy to their neighbors and are therefore punished with eternal damnation. This apparent contradiction forbids us from wanting to know in advance how God's judgment will turn out: "We are entirely under judgment and have no right or ability to peek at the judge's cards." The discourse about hell has only one purpose: "to lead people to master their lives in light of the real possibility of eternal failure and to understand revelation as a claim of ultimate seriousness" (J. Ratzinger). The most serious thing there is, is not God's punitive justice, but His love. Therefore, "hope for all" is not only possible for Christians, but is indeed imperative.