[malakhi]

No, the son had to come back.

The son didn't need any mediator between himself and his father. He didn't need to perform any sacrifice, either. He repented and returned. That's all that was required of him.

[SoothingDave]

It's not a model, it's a parable. Don't stretch it, and particularly don't push it. LOL

SD

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Ain't gonna work, keep trying. :)

BigMack