[Forest Keeper]

FK: It didn't sound like there was any separation between turning to God and accepting His mercy, etc. I take it that he meant those are distinguishing choices.

I don't see any "choice" in this distinction. Why else would one "turn to God" if not because he is willing to ask for and "accept His mercy"?

I can't argue with you. That's just the best I could do to reconcile what +Isaac said. We're stuck with the fact that at some point everyone in some way turns to God and that "God’s mercy will ALWAYS outweigh a man’s sins". Therefore, why aren't all people saved? I can't resolve that based on what +Isaac said in the passage (other than splitting it up as I offered).

[kosta50]

Therefore, why aren't all people saved? I can't resolve that based on what +Isaac said in the passage

My guess is +Isaac would say because man rejects God's mercy. That is consistent with the teaching of the Church.