Sorry for the inconvenience, I pasted the wrong code earlier and just noticed it. So I deleted the old “Read any good books lately” post and reposted it. This time with the right code, fer sure. I think.

And now you’re up to date. On with the movie!

If you’ve ordered something from that nifty Google Checkout gadget I had up for the last couple of weeks, and haven’t received an email link to download your item, please let me know, and I will email you the item.

Sorry for any inconvenience, I blame my ignorance.

I don’t usually talk Christian Theology on my blog, but today I’ll make an exception.

According to the Bible, Christians are supposed to TRY REAL HARD not to sin, but if we fail, the blood of Christ is sufficient to cover those sins, and we just ask for forgiveness and help not sinning any more, and then carry on.

However, there is one unforgiveable sin, that is, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. There’s a lot of debate in the Church at large about what, exactly, that means. I don’t know for sure, but I’m pretty sure it’s when you fail to clean up your dog’s shit when you’re walking them in other people’s yards.

Kidnapping Jesus and holding him for ransom is forgiveable.

I love Balthazar’s latest post. That’s my kind of magic.

I live and breathe it. So do you. Try to keep that in mind.

Apparently top physicists haven’t figured out the difference between “how” and “why.” In a review of The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow, this article says they answer “why we are here.” Then it goes on to explain that Hawking and Mlodinow provide an easy-to-understand explanation of how the universe (and others) came into being out of nothing.

Unfortunately, they have confused How a thing happens, which science is very good at explaining, with Why a thing happens, which science is unequipped to answer. “Why are we here?” is not answered with references to particles and such. Science doesn’t have any facts or measurements that can quantify the meaning of life.

The idea that science can provide an answer to why we are here is a fallacy, and it can lead to people thinking that because science has no answer, there is no reason. Don’t fall into the trap.

I have my theories about why I’m here, based on my experiences and research. I don’t claim to have the answer for everyone, but I’ve found meaning in my life, and I’m happy with that.

If you can’t find meaning in your life, at least make up something that’s fun.

Due to some confusion over the last post, I’d like to clarify:

The “don’t be a dick” advice I gave was not intended for the Black Brotherhood. You’re supposed to be a dick. For you, the Mercury Retro warning should go something like:

Warning: We’re in the thick of it! You’re going to give a shit what people think, and feel obliged to behave as if you were a part of the culture you were born to dominate through your dark arts. Feelings of compassion and camaraderie may manifest, but don’t let that make you lose sight of your long-term destiny. This time is perhaps best spent designing a new floor in your Tower in the Abyss.