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Old 03-21-2007, 11:28 PM   #11
Raynor
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Originally Posted by Macalaure
I'd say this depends largely on the 'where' in the real world.
I agree. I fail to see how dealing out death would redress any past deeds. I also believe that Manwe's words concerning justice/healing in the case of Finwe and Miriel can apply in here too:
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Originally Posted by Of the severance of marriage, Manuscript A, Later Quenta Silmarillion, HoME X
Neither must ye forget that in Arda Marred Justice is not Healing. Healing cometh only by suffering and patience, and maketh no demand, not even for Justice. Justice worketh only within the bonds of things as they are, accepting the marring of Arda, and therefore though Justice is itself good and desireth no further evil, it can but perpetuate the evil that was, and doth not prevent it from the bearing of fruit in sorrow.
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