[betty boop]

...since Alexander the Greek was prophesied by Daniel and had so great an effect on the spreading of the Gospel by establishing a common Greek language - it ought not be surprising if God also chose to use Plato to prepare the Greek speaking (mostly Gentile) world, mentally, to receive the Gospel.

I don't think that should be any great stretch! Thanks for pointing that out, Alamo-Girl.

How I love Tegmark! Thanks so much for providing the link to his "Parallel Universes." It is an absolutely great read. :^)

[Eastbound]

So much here to catch up on and integrate, so I think I'll just lurk for a while. Need time to convert the models to those I'm familiar with. This is like a vast smorgasbord of wisdom, knowledge and ideas, and my plates already running over the edges. Thanks, one and all for your ability to communicate.

Meanwhile, in that this is the Christmas season, I'd like to offer this Greeting Card:

Can we liken the creation to this analogy in some small way:

In the beginning, while the kids were asleep, God set up the Christmas tree and surrounded it with presents. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse in the vastness of space/time. Upon leaving, (so to speak) He set the moon in place and gave the world a twist and started it spinning and wobbling like a top, and things began to move. Then He sat back and watched the kids get up, dashing towards the Christmas tree, opening their gifts, and on occasion, helping untie the ribbons.

Best wishes and a Merry Christmas to y'all.