The Fourth Heaven

"The Fourth Heaven" is a reference to the Divine Comedy, by Dante Alighieri. In "Paradiso" (Cantos X-XIV), the Fourth Heaven is the sphere of the Theologians and Fathers of the Church. I would not presume to place myself on the same level as those greats, but I am interested in philosophy and theology; so the reference fits. I started this blog back in 2005 and it has basically served as a repository for my thoughts and musings on a wide variety of topics.

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I am currently a graduate student in philosophy, doing research on theories of moral motivation and moral reasons. I'm also interested in topics in the philosophy of science--especially theories of explanation--and would like to become better acquainted with the writings of Kierkegaard, Husserl, and Heidegger. I am currently a member of the Free Methodist Church, have a broadly Evangelical Christian background, and am learning to better appreciate that tradition and heritage. I have a growing interest in historical and systematic theology (especially the doctrine of the Trinity and soteriology) and church history. I'm always thrilled when I get the chance to teach or preach. I like drawing, painting, and calligraphy. I really enjoy Victorian novels and I think "Middlemarch" is my favorite. I'm working on relearning how to be a really thoughtful and perceptive reader. I enjoy hiking and weight training, the "Marx Brothers", and "Pinky and the Brain".

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Graduate 60: Tea advertisement

Here we have another complete diversion from what you may have been expecting. But don't worry. I'll get back to Wicked eventually.

Last night I saw the most hilarious commercial for Snapple-Earl Grey Tea on television. Here's the link to YouTube where you can view it.

Snapple - Earl Grey British Tea Advert - Funny!!

Part of the funniness (maybe you had to be there) was that I walked into the living room just at the moment when the young guy said, "...what's so important about Earl Grey?" And a very loud, "Whaaaaat?" exploded from my lips in response. (All my close APU friends know exactly what that "Whaaaaat?" sounds like and will be able to visualize the moment.) Oh, and, it must have been a shortened version of the commercial that was airing when I saw it, because I definitely do not remember that "Knock-his-knickers-off-anyway" part.

When you watch the video, you can also find "related" videos of Twinings tea commercials, which are also very funny (but do contain potentially-objectionable language and suggestive content. I try to keep my blog G-rated).

Hoping you have a blessed and laughter-filled day,

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God is in this place,
And that reality, seen and understood by the grace of God in Christ Jesus through the work of the Holy Spirit, makes all the difference in the world.

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