God and the Problems of Love

Exploring the complexities of divine love, this work examines the portrayal of God in the Abrahamic traditions—Islam, Christianity, and Judaism—and the implications for human love. It critiques classical views of God as an immutable figure, questioning whether such a model can inspire genuine human emotions like sympathy and empathy. The text also addresses the challenging relationship between divine love and the concept of hell, particularly within Christianity, and considers whether the love demanded by these traditions is attainable, drawing on insights from cognitive and social sciences.