[The Saucepan Man]

Yes, if Tom was the physical representation of Eä, then it follows that he, like Eä, would be partially marred. But isn't this true of any theory which involves Tom being part of Arda? If he was of Arda, like Elves, Men, Ents and the like, then he was tainted by the marring of Arda. If it is the case that Tom was not marred in any way, then this can only mean that he originated outside Arda. If it is not, then burra's theory holds.