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Anarion · 10-27-2002, 08:44 PM

Is lust for Power the demon? Or is it just basic wantonness in any form? Power is necessary to the accomplishment of work. But what is the Goal? To dominate others, or to help? If there was such a thing as Absolute Power, and you put it in the hands of the Most Virtuous, would it corrupt that indivual, or would it lead to the creation of an Eternal Paradise? Who would be the One to pass such a test?
I'd like to say that Melkor is described as being "Mightiest" among the Ainur. I don't recall it said that he is most 'Powerful'.

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10-27-2002, 08:44 PM	#14
Anarion Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: at sea Posts: 27	Is lust for Power the demon? Or is it just basic wantonness in any form? Power is necessary to the accomplishment of work. But what is the Goal? To dominate others, or to help? If there was such a thing as Absolute Power, and you put it in the hands of the Most Virtuous, would it corrupt that indivual, or would it lead to the creation of an Eternal Paradise? Who would be the One to pass such a test? I'd like to say that Melkor is described as being "Mightiest" among the Ainur. I don't recall it said that he is most 'Powerful'.