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To: jcky who wrote (1810)	3/8/2002 12:53:44 PM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

The choice under discussion was that He wouldn't help automatically or in all instances, but would in some cases and in differing degrees. Additionally, that His justice guarantees a final reckoning of all that is owed to us or required from us, but that His mercy is called upon for special intervention in this life. As a matter of mercy, therefore, it is a gift, and may or may not be granted. Since intervention could easily be too heavy handed, and impair the autonomy of creatures, it is supposed that God is economical, and seeks a good result with the least means necessary. Therefore, miracles (as opposed to special providences) would be quite rare, and mainly granted as a sign to encourage the faithful........