Okay by me. I never thought Nietzsche was compatible with the American way.

Seems to have improved over the last 23 years.

We has them.

They’re everywhere.

There are many theories about the Atonement. All are at best analogies. What Christ did matters much more than our explanations about it do. Especially on Good Friday, we should probably spend more time at the foot of the cross instead of critiquing concepts and philosophies. (more…)

Christ chose to let himself be in Satan’s power and in the power of the Romans. Its important that he chose, because it made him a willing victim. Its also important that he did not directly choose the garden agony or the cross. These were the choices of his tormentors. If he had chosen them himself, he would have been willing but not a victim. (more…)

Does this rise to the level of bribery?

To allow a firstborn girl to become Queen. The present rule is that the monarch’s daughter becomes Queen only if she has no brothers.     (more…)

An important factor is pessimism about the economy.

I myself like Dr. Yankovic’s explanation.

Though I should add in passing that I’ve known a number of female astrophysicists, and while most were very nice people and many were friends, none comes to mind when I ask myself whom I’m anxious to see in a bikini.

But then there are very few women who look good in a bikini. Natalie Portmann, maybe, but her field is psychology and physiology, not astrophysics.

Michael Otterson demonstrates.

It’s amazing what trivial feature of a complex weapons system can bring it down.

Doesn’t seem consistent with his personality to let himself be used.

He is an entertainer. Republicans can wait till fall to send in the A team. By then, President Obama will have dropped himself down to Donald Trump’s level. Already it has begun.

On the other hand, being rich and successful doesn’t preclude being clueless. It may, in face, blind oneself to one’s cluelessness.

Driving home, the interview linked below came to mind, connected somewhat with my last entry. (“Spirit of Elijah Strikes Again!”) Something about the mellowness of age looking back fondly on the extravagances of youth. Is it with satisfaction or regret that Alan White tells us, “I never wore a cape”?

I could use one of these: (more…)

Remarkable for its masterful use of the English language:    (more…)