We can, indeed, misunderstand S. Paul's real thought on 'justification', or on any other topic, only if we try to scholasticise (i.e. Hellenise) it as the intellectual exposition of a theological system.

To the Editor: The May 4 Green Traveler column (“Trying to Lighten that Carbon Footprint ”) cites Friends of the Earth’s negative comments regarding Richard Branson’s biofueled flight and the drawbacks of producing biofuels for air travel.

A privileged killing, on the other hand, is not seen as resentable and is never a case where revenge should be taken.

Which he doth conquer in the end, when by th' extensure of the wand, he brings ten plagues upon the land.