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Round 2
(Extreme indifference)

"Wemust move on. Be brave." he said. Since to anyone else they never harkened

"for to reach round two we must No one hears their shouts; also

cross the fiery lava bed." their cells are darkened

utilizing an elevated bridge For God is love and God is light
of hardened volcanic rock, we of which traits they expressed neither
made our way to the far ridge. thus. they are denied sight.

After a distance we reached. at last. Now experiencing the loneliness they
a mammoth pit With temperatures projected by their own coldness their
in sharp contrast own lives are effected.

To the lava bed not far from thence. One last torture is Incessant. icy rain

Dante informed. "This pit houses those which does not make their bodies numb:

Withthe sin of indifference. they are fully aware of their pain.

These punished sinners are kept And why do you think their physical
in soundproof chambers With no feelings are sustained? It is symbolic of
other voice to be heard except the pain resulting from their cold dealings.

Their own continual echoing screams Therefore I implore you to steer
Representing their selfishness in from this sin. for you will not
concern for only their own dreams have a pleasant time here."

Round 3
fI'hose that exalted themselves above God)

Up to that point. I had been quite bold. For on every mirror is the grisly reflection

What I saw at round three of how God views them in their

made my blood run cold. sinful imperfection.

Dante began. "The sinners here stay in They can not conceal their true identity.
a box which has on the ceiling. floor. Because they claimed equality with God.
and 'Onevery side a mirror that mocks. the Supreme Entity.

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