"Divine Arts are the definitive miracles, the direct expression of the Lord's will," the old man Saul spoke plainly. "If the heretic Divine Arts of the northern regions originated from [the First Great Schism], it would mean that heretics could also use the orthodox Divine Arts, which would lead to a paradox in the definition of Divine Arts."
"Hmm," Winters pondered and asked, "Like the paradox of [benevolence and omnipotence]?"
"Yes."
Winters glanced at the silent Father Kaman: "But there has been an explanation given during sermons—that the Lord bestows suffering in hopes of humanity's love for Him."
"If you are willing to accept that explanation, then it's possible," Saul sighed. "Theology and religion are always two different things, just like politics and political science."
Winters couldn't help but laugh out loud, and the corners of Kaman's eyes twitched slightly.
