The biblical answer appears to be I Peter 3 v9 - 'The Lord is not slow about his promise as some count slowness, but is forbearing toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentence'. Not being a universalist, I am forced to interpret this as to be so that all those who can turn to God get a chance. Which raises lots of interesting questions... but is at least an answer!! |