Here is a conundrum for you…
For the 3 days Jesus was dead 'Christian tradition' teaches he went to Hell to preach…
So when the thief on the cross next to Jesus asked him to remember when he came into his kingdom, Jesus's reply was 'today you will be with me in paradise'.
So was this Jesus' nice way of telling him 'see you in Hell'?
Guessing my point should have been presented with a little more 'bottom line' and less contemplation…
The way you treat others has much to do with your perspective of the Creator.
If your focus is a vengeful GOD then you in turn are justified with being vengeful.
Here is another 'flip'… What could possibly be the ultimate vengeance on an enemy? Get them to join your side…