You seem to be taking the swift stream of fire to correspond solely to heavenly grace, which it surely is. In line with the littera prima exegesis, it may also be physical energy that powers the universe and accounts for what we consider to be random events , like weather. To me this interpretation can't be excluded. So my amendment to your amendment, Senator Philip, is : 3. That there is no external physical influence other than aether #3 - the fire from the throne of the Ancient One. Robert has rightly ponted out a needed correction here 3. That there is no external influence . It would seem that the universe by definition is self-contained, but there are issues. .... So I amend no 3 to 3. That there is no external physical influence . specifically exempting spiritual.