Ronniv93 wrote:
> I don't mean to put words in reepicheeps' mouth,
> but I assume that he or she (sorry, I don't know
> which yet) did not mean that things couldn't possibly
> be written down until after they happened.
You are correct. As I stated in an earlier post, there are many portions of the bible which are prophetic in nature. But there are also many portions of the bible which are not prophetic, and are simply describing events "as they occurred" (e.g., the numerous letters Paul wrote to various Christian churches).
With regards to my gender: I am a male.
The most embarrassing incident in my life was when I appeared before Aslan without a tail. I had lost it during a great battle, but didn't realize this until I bowed low before Aslan the Great Lion, the King of Narnia. As recorded in the Chronicles of Narnia:
Quote:"I am confounded," said Reepicheep to Aslan. "I am completely out of countenance. I must crave your indulgence for appearing in this unseemly fashion."
"…What do you want with a tail?" asked Aslan.
"Sir," said the Mouse, "I can eat and sleep and die for my King without one. But a tail is the honour and glory of a Mouse."
"I have sometimes wondered, friend," said Aslan, "Whether you do not think too much about your honour."
"Highest of all High Kings," said Reepicheep, "permit me to remind you that a very small size has been bestowed on us Mice, and if we did not guard our dignity, some (who weigh worth by inches) would allow themselves very unsuitable pleasantries at our expense."
"Why have all your followers drawn their swords, may I ask?" said Aslan.
"May it please your High Majesty," said the second Mouse, whose name was Peepiceek, "we are all waiting to cut off our own tails if our Chief must go without his. We will not bear the shame of wearing an honour which is denied to the High Mouse."
"Ah!" roared Aslan, "you have conquered me. Reepicheep, for the love that is between you and your people, you shall have your tail again."