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God. Why would an infinite god require anything such as beings whose lot it is to continually praise him?
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*cough* I believe I said "certainly identifiable." I was thinking more along the lines of identifiable humans where there is at least some possibility of comprehending of what is going on rather than probing the unanswerable that is beyond understanding.
Well, I suppose when you are...you probably are.
Unfortunately, I don't remember the line of reasoning used at the time. I wasn't really paying that much attention and it was a number of years ago. It was just that particular line that stuck in my brain.
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I think the point is that people are seeing 'perfection' as equalling stasis. This is clearly not necessary.
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The mistake is to believe that evil is necessary in order for there to be interesting or challenging events.
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Hear, hear!!