Great minds think (April 2016)

So, as the month that began with All Fool's Day comes to a close we recall that it also contained this announcement - the grand plan to send tiny spaceships propelled by laser beams to explore our galactic neighbourhood.

Nobody would deride the great achievements of Professor Hawking, made more memorable by the physical limitations from which his great mind operates.  And does anyone doubt the elevation of the human spirit that is attained by the longing to boldly go where no silicon chip has gone before?

On the other hand there is nothing like one of these kind of grand projects to cast doubt on the sanity of the rich and clever and perhaps of us all.

Anyway, here's two ideas to choose from:

'Earth is a wonderful place, but it might not last forever. Sooner or later we must look to the stars. Breakthrough Starshot is a very exciting first step on that journey.'  Professor Hawking 

That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat.  But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. The Bible

UFOs

Reports have now confirmed that the British Government has stopped checking on sightings of UFOs. A Ministry of Defence spokesman said, "Any legitimate threat to the UK's airspace will spotted by our 24/7 radar checks and dealt with by RAF fighter aircraft"

Yeah, right.

I can't help thinking old King Herod would have kept the department open, given the problems he once had.

When Jesus was born in the village of Bethlehem in Judea, Herod was king. During this time some wise men from the east came to Jerusalem and said,
"Where is the child born to be king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."
. . . later Herod secretly called in the wise men and asked them when they had first seen the star.