[D-fendr]

Problem with any unchanging entity that does not have a time scale to separate its actions is that it has to do everything it will do, at the same moment.

There is no moment, but I gave an analog. Something does not have to change in order to have different effects at different times on different people. It's not a deterministic view either.

[James C. Bennett]

. Something does not have to change in order to have different effects at different times on different people. It's not a deterministic view either.

But this is not mere 'effect' we're talking about. This is the deity's mode of operation as well - which spans time - 7 days of "creation", etc. - the span of time at a time when there is no one to be concerned about "effects". This is a distinction that should not be downplayed.

Resting itself is a time-based activity. You don't rest unless time has an influence on you.

[James C. Bennett]

. Something does not have to change in order to have different effects at different times on different people. It's not a deterministic view either.

But this is not mere 'effect' we're talking about. This is the deity's mode of operation as well - which spans time - 7 days of "creation", etc. - the span of time at a time when there is no one to be concerned about "effects". This is a distinction that should not be downplayed.

Resting itself is a time-based activity. You don't rest unless time has an influence on you.