[maine-iac7]

But I also, unlike Rand, believe in the virtue of empathy, and have decided to apply it to people who like her work.

Oh Thank you. How big of you. How - how, um - condescending. ("to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity. ")

I have been reading Rand for over 60 years. I find her personal life abhorrent. I find her writing brilliant. I find her postulations solid.

And I am puzzled why a 'Christian' would "HATE" Rand, the person. Maybe hate her work, hate her ideas, etc - but HATE HER?

[Joe 6-pack]

Well, you quote the author of the post in your reply to me, so I'm not sure which of us you're addressing, but I don't see where either of us said we hated Rand the person.

Now, I can't speak for the author, but for my post to which you were replying, I think I clearly stated, "Like the author, my problems with Rand are her views of altruism and empathy." That does not mean there aren't a lot of things of value in her writings, but there are also some pretty odious ideas that emerged from her mind as well...

[Misterioso]

I find her personal life abhorrent.

Unless you knew her, your statement is meaningless.