Plain experience and common sense inform us that no abstract Person can have made us as we are without also wishing to delete us and start over (Gen. 8:21; Zeph. 1:2). Therefore, the existence of cruel and arbitrary nature, together with the universality of human sin, prevents us from beginning the theological enterprise with any concept of God that is distinct from revelation. All theologies of a cosmic harmonic principle shipwreck on the truths of tragedy, catastrophe, and injustice.
Michael J. Sullivan
Another last-minute, good-deed job,” Royce grumbled as he stuffed supplies into his saddlebag. “True,” Hadrian said, slinging his sword belt over his shoulder, “but this is at least a paying job. ” “You should have told him the real reason we saved him from Trumbul— because we wouldn’t see the hundred tenents otherwise. ” “That was your reason. Besides, how often do we get to do royal contracts? If word gets around, we’ll be able to command top salaries. ” “If word gets around, we’ll be hanged.
