Do Not Disavow

Do Not Disavow By: Rick Davis   When Charlemagne established law Salic in barb’rous land, The gospel flourished, and he saw Christ’s praise on every hand.   (“Do you approve his methods now?”) I do not disavow.   King Godfrey took Jerusalem From bloody paynim hands And brought a halt to Musselmen Invading Christian lands.   (“He did some mean things anyhow!”) I do not disavow.   King Richard with his scarlet shield And passant lions ‘bossed Rode forth again unto the field To regain what was lost.   (“His deeds at Acre you allow?”) I do not disavow.   Unto the Germans Luther brought The gospel full restored, And Calvin at Geneva taught The glory of the Lord.   (“The Jews? Servetus? Holy cow!”) I do not disavow.   Stonewall and Lee like knights of old Fought for their native soil, The true and lovely to uphold Against the tyrant’s spoil.   (“Those vile racists ...

Super Aiantes Brothers

It frequently happens in The Iliad that a god or goddess will come down and "supercharge" a mortal to wreak massive devastation on the other side. The mortal becomes invincible, goes on a killing rampage, and sometimes can see and attack the gods themselves. (ex.- Diomedes attacks Aphrodite at one point which leads to a humorous exchange in Olympos.) Whenever this happens, it always makes me think of the super stars in the Mario Bros. games. And thus...

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