[Michael Barnes]

I will merely say that I did no read your entire article. I would like to submit this though. If we submit to the will of God, he will show us the path he has laid out for us. I doubt that after banishing a third of his angels he would pre-destine we mortals to an eternity of pain and suffering (Call it lessons learned I guess?). I think it is we who exercise our choice that drive the splint between the Lord and ourselves. The end result is anyone's guess, save one (Three?)

[rdb3]

I think it is we who exercise our choice that drive the splint between the Lord and ourselves.

You may freely think this, but this reasoning is not backed by the Bible. If it is, share with us the book, chapter, and verse(s), please.