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There are some who think that Sherlock Holmes also 'played the part' of his evil nemesis, Prof.Moriarty – ie he battled with (and eventually overcame) himself, because no-one else was worthy enough as an opponent. So – if one assumes that the Devil is as overwhelmingly intelligent and charismatic as portrayed in many great human works (eg Dr. Faustus), why should it not be God, ranged against himself for want of better opposition? »I am that I am...I create both the evil and the good...« Now, there,s a thought for Sunday – and as the grandchild of Christian missionaries and believers, perhaps I'd better go and hide myself in the corner from the wrath to come....
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