Interesting issue. But what I always mention when speaking to an "atheist" is that they are using a theological argument that supposes God exists to prove their point that He doesn't exist. I also warn them that since they are delving into the relm of theology, they will recieve a theological answer whether they agree with it or not.
The theological answer would be that while their crimes against humanity may have been temporary, God's law was offended and since God is eternal and His law is eternal since it is based on His character of holiness, then the offense deserves an eternal punishment. This person is only seeing things horizontally when sin is ultimately against God (veritcal). Hitler sinned against the Jews, yes. But he sinned against God ultimately. Told ya it was theological.
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