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So, my obstinate friend, let’s travel through time and see what miraculous works this king has accomplished in other places. We can see similar marvels regardless of where we go, although they differ with respect to art and form. But the order and harmony betokening manifest wisdom, indications of evident favoring, signs of lofty justice, and fruits of comprehensive mercy still are seen in these transient stations, impermanent spheres, and passing scenes.
Even those with limited insight understand that no one can equal or surpass this king’s perfect wisdom, beautiful providence, comprehensive compassion, and glorious justice. If you deny the permanent abodes, lofty places, fixed stations, and permanently resident and contented populations existing in his kingdom—if you deny the full manifestation of the truths of his wisdom, favoring, mercy, and justice in his realm—we would have to deny all that we see in this world. Could we deny the sun, whose light is clearly visible? Could we consider the source of these wise measures, generous acts, and merciful gifts—all of which are clearly visible—as a trickster or a tyrant? We change truth into its opposite if we answer “yes,” although all rational beings say it is impossible. The only exception to this rule are Sophists, for they deny everything. Thus there is another realm that contains a supreme tribunal, a lofty place of justice, and an exalted place of reward. There, all this favoring, wisdom, mercy, and justice will be manifested fully.
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