I think you know very well, don't you, that you were not (at least not
intentionally) zapped at all; if your name was used (I hope you wouldn't
say exploited) it was in order to keep from singling out one individual. My
problem is that I can't even state an opinion without someone thinking I've
passed a law. But perhaps we've talked too sternly about avoiding
theological issues when most of us are really aware that we're trying to
avoid theological firestorms, precisely because the line between the
academic and the existential discussion on this list is so thin!
I thought Carlton's tone and substance were just right. I hope there's no
need to say anything further than that. And you underscored a very good
point. Perhaps I should add another note: that Edward zapped me last week?
Ciao, c
Carl W. Conrad
Department of Classics/Washington University
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