This is by far the most challenging Christian doctrine, and I don't have a good answer for you. Annihilationism makes sense to me, but we still have a problem even then with why few seem to be saved according to the Bible. How do I reconcile this with a loving God? I think the answer has to do with the justice of God, the capability to make choices, and the finality of our decisions.
You’re now an Annihilationist?
I've leaned toward this position for a while, to be frank. I think one can make a good scriptural case for it, especially since Old Testament references to eternal destruction often refer to annihilation rather than literal burning forever such as in Isaiah 34. But to be honest, eternal conscious torment is just too difficult for me to stomach, though I certainly understand the Biblical case for it.
