Thank you Child. That was a very thought-provoking answer, and much appreciated. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
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Even in Tolkien, the interplay of the two is challenging. Frodo is given the freedom to accept or reject his task. Similarly, he is given the freedom to grant "mercy" to Gollum or not. So the act of providence which occurs at the end could not have happened without his assent and cooperation.
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I agree.
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"'You," he said, "tell her all. What good came to you? Do you rejoice that Maleldil became a man? Tell her of your joys, and of what profit you had when you made Maleldil and death acquainted.'" -Perelandra, by C.S. Lewis
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