The theist idea that we are all part of some preordained plan set down by some Great Fascist in the Sky doesn't appeal to me at all.-I'm sure that is true for you, George, although you seem to know so much more about Him than I do. I still feel Matt will enjoy responding to this essay. As for myself, I view the (Great)er Power as a somewhat laissez-faire intelligence, with some hands-on and some simple watchfulness like Frank presented.