For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not parish but have eternal life.  For God did not come into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.   (John 3:16-17 niv)

This truly is a black and white issue.  The penalty for sin is death, and we are all sinners and fall short of the glory of God.  Therefore we are all doomed to death, and we deserve nothing less.  Yet, God still loves us, still claims us as His own.  He understands that we are incapable of bearing such penalty.  So God gave the ultimate demonstration of His eternal love.  Yes, this really is a Black & White issue.  The only color in this issue is "Christ's Own Blood" which was poured out for YOU!!!!!!!!