Existence of Hell

In making men and women free, God has demonstrated His respect for our freedom, including the freedom to turn away from Him. Sin, in order to be sin, must be freely chosen, and mortal sin reflects the capacity on the part of human beings to reject their Maker. Hell is the consequence of mortal sin when it is not repented before death; it is a state of eternal separation from God, chosen by human beings in life. As a result, it does not reflect an injustice or cruelty on the part of God but the proof of His respect for our own free choices