"This is an incredible book that will open readers' eyes and jolt them to the reality of what is going on around them and the consequences that every action has on the soul Overall, this is a theological thriller, with Satan trying to lure our souls away from true happiness and toward consumerism, selfishness, greed, lust, and anger. What will we choose? The book has excellent bibliographical resources for further study and a thorough index. This is recommended for theological studies, as well as any college and University Library."--Michael A. Cerbo , Catholic Library World "After a half century of demythologized eschatology and the displacement of the spiritual with the therapeutic, Adrian Reimers's Hell and the Mercy of God is a wake-up call to the modern person to become aware of the glory and goodness of God and the desolation of sin and evil, such that 'If one turns from God, he has made his life a waste.' Reimers's scholarly work packs a pastoral wallop. He does not preach fire and brimstone nor cast judgment on anyone, but his thorough and erudite analysis of the psychology of Satan and the society of those who join his company (to their detriment) is always connected to pastoral questions about God, evil, and suffering: Why does God permit evil? Is anyone really bad enough to deserve hell? How could a loving God be so cruel as to consign someone to eternal punishment? -"--Terrence P. Ehrman, CSC, University of Notre Dame "A very impressive volume.
Adrian Reimers deals with some of the most controversial and contested topics in Catholic life and theology today--the reality of hell and eternal punishment, the possibility of mortal sin, and so on--in a truly excellent way. The generally educated Catholic interested in these questions will find the book of real value. But so will the professional theologian. To say that the book will be of interest to the educated Catholic should not be taken in any way to diminish the high quality of thought and seriousness of the accomplishment. -"--Ralph Martin, author of The Fulfillment of All Desire: A Guidebook for the Journey to God Based on the Wisdom of the Saints.