Rev wrote: Our ancestors were filled with awe and "fear" (serious respect, not just terror) of what they saw happening in nature.

It would be good if we still treated 'happenings in nature' with a lot more 'serious respect' than we do. It should still be possible to explore the space we live in with respect and scientific curiosity.

Nice to see your posts all sparky again Rev. I have been battling flu (not the swine variety apparently) and have been very miserable, along with half the population! On the mend now though.