1. -- Murray, what you say about Christian beliefs may be true of a small percentage of Christians now. But not the majority. And it might have been true in some aspects historically. But not recently. Christianity is monotheistic, but it is not monolithic, which is why there are so many different denominations. Overgeneralization can't help but miss the mark.

2. -- I think Joe just fed us a reality sandwich. Well said, Joe.

3. -- I flipped on the tube a little while ago and watched a program on the making of The Lord of the Rings. Interviews with the cast and the director, and they showed a few scenes. It looks good. It looks very good!

4. -- I'll be interested to see how (if) they handle the songs.

Don Firth