"I don't truly know, Flindra, but I suspect that they are beings or entities that chose Darkness over Spirit at or near the beginning of time. They've had unfathomable ages to grow in their evil powers. For this I do know, ours is not the only world the Beloved Spirit has created. Perhaps the Ansu were some of the first children of our Spirit. I don't really know."
"I see." She frowned. "The Spirit made us all, even the Ansu. He has the power to destroy the Ansu and weaken Evil and Darkness. Why does He tolerate all the pain the Ansu bring to His creation? Why doesn't He destroy them? It's clearly within His power to do so."
Kewero took a deep breath. "I don't really know the answer to that question for the ways of the Spirit are far beyond our comprehension. Would you accept my personal opinion?"
"Of course."
"The Spirit loves all His creation and He is always willing to forgive us when we have erred. He always wants to bring us Home. We need to seek forgiveness in honesty and turn back from our wrongs, but He will always grant us pardon and welcome us back into His heart."
"Papa always stressed the Spirit's profound sense of forgiveness," Flindra agreed.
"So think about it – the Ansu are the Spirit's children, too. I'm certain their evil actions cause Him the deepest of all possible sorrows, but they are still His children."
Flindra was clearly stunned and her hand touched her lips as she breathed in swiftly in surprise. "Oh," she finally whispered. "I never thought about that."
"The Spirit aids us in standing fast against the Ansu menace, but He won't destroy them."
"So they always have a chance for redemption," Flindra finished.
"It does explain things," Kewero noted. "I may be totally wrong in my belief in this matter, but I am certain of the Spirit's love and the hope of His forgiveness."
"There’s a lot to think about."
"There is, but today I think you need to learn about the Ansu so we can stand fast against them. Are you ready to continue?"
Flindra nodded.
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