In regards to the idea of "redemption" in the In Nomine series vs. what is there in AMG, I would argue that while there are clear demarcations of function between the gods and the demons, that does not neccessarily mean that there is a clear demarcation in identity.
Which is to say that just because the demons are demons that does not mean that they are bad. As mentioned before, there seems to be little actual "evil" in the AMG world. Even in the case of the Lord of Darkness it was a program designed to destroy the world and as such following its nature.
So while the demons function as a sort of opposition to the gods, they should not be seen as being de facto evil because of it. And if they are not evil then they do not need "redemption." Indeed, you can find cases where they work to maintain the status quo alongside the gods. (whether that's a good thing i leave to you).
And certainly the gods and goddesses that stigmatized Urd for her half-demon nature cannot be said to be saints.
On another topic entirely:
If taking the idea of the meta-god (such as The Three being the Norns as well as the Fates and the other Feminine Trinity Goddesses such as Artemis, Selene and Hecate) and applying it to all the gods, then doesn't it follow that these meta-gods are amoral by their nature since many times gods will be found in both the "good" camp as well as the "bad" camp.
Exampe: The Trickster God, who is Loki (though he goes back and forth between the good guys and the bad), Anansi, Eris (a goddess), etc. etc.
And Set who was good then became evil with the inclusion of Apep (who may be a male counterpart to Eris).
Something to think about.
Also: anybody remember who else is in the solar trinity besides Apollo? And no, I don't mean Jesus--though that is appropriate.
-murmur
Which is to say that just because the demons are demons that does not mean that they are bad. As mentioned before, there seems to be little actual "evil" in the AMG world. Even in the case of the Lord of Darkness it was a program designed to destroy the world and as such following its nature.
So while the demons function as a sort of opposition to the gods, they should not be seen as being de facto evil because of it. And if they are not evil then they do not need "redemption." Indeed, you can find cases where they work to maintain the status quo alongside the gods. (whether that's a good thing i leave to you).
And certainly the gods and goddesses that stigmatized Urd for her half-demon nature cannot be said to be saints.
On another topic entirely:
If taking the idea of the meta-god (such as The Three being the Norns as well as the Fates and the other Feminine Trinity Goddesses such as Artemis, Selene and Hecate) and applying it to all the gods, then doesn't it follow that these meta-gods are amoral by their nature since many times gods will be found in both the "good" camp as well as the "bad" camp.
Exampe: The Trickster God, who is Loki (though he goes back and forth between the good guys and the bad), Anansi, Eris (a goddess), etc. etc.
And Set who was good then became evil with the inclusion of Apep (who may be a male counterpart to Eris).
Something to think about.
Also: anybody remember who else is in the solar trinity besides Apollo? And no, I don't mean Jesus--though that is appropriate.
-murmur