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To: The Philosopher who wrote (40317)	6/13/1999 1:39:00 PM
From: jbe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Christopher, first let's concentrate on what we agree on.<gg> Or--she says hesitantly--on what I think we agree on.... Message 10099324 As for your various PPSs, I hate to tell you this, but these "profound" questions of yours have been around for a zillion years, and people keep on coming back to them over and over again. Why?..Because the answers never satisfy them. I quoted Augustine only because he was the first one to pose the central question of theodicy in a neat, memorable way; but he certainly was not the last. And he has not been the last to try to answer it, either. Answers have included the PPS about the necessity of Evil for the appreciation of the Good...etc....etc....etc...etc. If you read my posts carefully, you will note that I am not taking a position here: I am simply pointing out the obvious, scientifically demonstrable (hear that, Chuzz?) fact that these logical difficulties arise, and will continue to arise, as long as you are speaking of the Three-0 God. If yours is not a Three-0 God, you have nothing to worry about...<g> Joan

To: The Philosopher who wrote (40317)	6/13/1999 5:10:00 PM
From: Edwarda	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Christopher, just dropping by for a second and not at all caught up on the progress of this thread. But I do want to say that I am in the main in agreement with you. I will add that the ceremonies for some of us (CB, are you with me here?) have great symbolism and add to the beauty and to the focus of the time we purposely set aside for God. When the ceremonies and minutiae become themselves the focus, they have usurped their purpose and deserve our scorn. As for all the other serendipitous moments, I am sure you would not be surprised by how often--whether it be watching a perfect dawn from a deserted shoreline or lying sweat-soaked next to the lover of my heart--I find myself reminded, "Lord, it is good that we are here."