Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Background

If you could choose a fifth horseman of the apocalypse what would it be?

We don’t get to choose, but since you asked:Rev6:2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.Rev6:4 And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.Rev6:5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.Rev6:6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.Rev6:8 And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.Dianne Feinstein on a camel.

What do you think of Apocalypse's four horsemen in the upcoming movie?

A2AIts hard to tell at this point. I try to reserve judgement for what I call "interesting decisions" until the actual movie is out. Like how Heath Ledger seemed like an insanely bizarre choice for the Joker until he gave one of the best performances of his life and solidified his place in the Pantheon of Jokers with Mark Hamill. Or, on the flip side, how I was actually kind of excited to see young, talented actors in the newest Fantastic 4 movie (instead of their main universe, older incarnations), but then it turned out to be total garbage in every other respect, solidifying its place next to Daredevil and every other Fantastic 4 move in the Hall of Horrible Superhero Movies.But I digress. My point is: As far as I know, only Angel (as Archangel) is actually a Horseman in the comics. Storm isn't, Psylocke isn't, and Magneto isn't unless I'm forgetting something. So with no comic background, I can't really judge it either way.I will say I'm excited to see Archangel and Evil Storm just for their characterization and how they use their powers. Magneto is almost always a villain, so I can't imagine he'd be particularly compelling as a henchmen, but it may surprise me. And Psylocke, well I'm just excited to see her pop up at all, especially played by Olivia Munn.

When speaking about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, what would happen if one of the horsemen turned good?

It’s unclear if they’re evil to begin with- they are explicitly called forth and tasked with their duties by God himself. In the christian Mythos, they are agents of God’s wrath, not demons. One (conquest) may indeed be Jesus himself according to some interpretations.If by “good” you mean “ they refused to take part in the apocalypse”? Then they would be a fallen angel(ish thing) and would presumably be sent to hell, while God makes a new Horseman. As their powers are also explicitly granted by God, it would be a “normal” demon, if perhaps more benevolent. Maybe God would cut it some slack, but honestly, He doesn’t seem like the type to be forgiving about this sort of thing.He is sending apocalypse horsemen to murder 1/3 of the population at this point, after all.

Who are some philosophers with academic backgrounds in STEM fields?

This answer is hardly a complete list, but three out of the four “Atheist Horsemen of the Apocalypse” have academic backgrounds in STEM fields.Richard Dawkins - Evolutionary BiologySam Harris - NeuroscienceDaniel Dennett - Cognitive ScienceThe late Christopher Hitchens was the only Horseman who came from a non-scientific background, as he was - before becoming an author - a journalist.As i say, this is hardly the sum total of STEM-based philosophers, although it’s a few you might find interesting.

What is the history behind the blue horse at Denver airport?

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Denver International Airport, where the local time is 3:43pm. On behalf of outraged residents we'd like to draw your attention to the demonic blue horse rearing in rage on your left. His official name is Blue Mustang, but locals call him Blucifer.The 32-foot sculpture of a seemingly bloodthirsty bronco is the work of artist Luis Jiménez. Commissioned as public art for the airport and installed in 2008, the horse represents the wild spirit of the old American west. It has also come to represent death, destruction, and deluded debates.Blucifer hadn't even been unveiled when the bad vibes began — in 2006, Jimenez died after a section of the 9,000-pound sculpture fell on him and severed an artery in his leg.Two years later, the beast that killed its creator went on display at the airport. The horse's cobalt color, glowing red eyes, and fierce face immediately attracted public ire. In addition to railing against the Blue Mustang's ugliness, Denver residents have voiced concerns that the horse is cursed due to its role in Jiménez's demise.Denver airport itself has attracted some wild conspiracy theories over the years. When it opened in 1995 — 16 months behind schedule and way, way over budget — a few of the more paranoid citizenry began asking questions. Why was it so expensive? Why the plethora of unmarked buildings? Could they have been built atop secret subterranean command bunkers for the New World Order? Why are the runways shaped like a swastika, sort of, if you look at them from above and cover some other buildings with your hand and squint a little?The Blue Mustang, with its Horsemen of the Apocalypse feel, merely adds another element of intrigue to the cluster of conspiracies at Denver International. Despite the bad vibes and petitions for its removal, the hellacious horse continues to maintain its watch over the airport.Courtesy:Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world's hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura.[1] Beware of Blucifer, the Demon Horse of Denver AirportFootnotes[1] Beware of Blucifer, the Demon Horse of Denver Airport

So now that the "Four Horsemen" lost Christopher Hitchens, who should take his seat?

I think Michael Shermer has added a lot to the debate. The four horsemen as a nickname always struck me as nonsense and I'd bet the four of them felt similarly.Some people are better at enunciating different aspects of counter religious argument. That's really what the "four horsemen" were about if it meant anything. Why does religion not make sense? A question the four of them consistently own.I would say Michael Shermer's agency argument is very good at explaining pattern seeking. Lawrence Krauss is an obvious bombastic and humoring choice.No one can touch Hitchens for sheer brunt logic and cunning tongue. He had a way with words and could debate any topic. His breadth of knowledge was staggering and could quote people accurately and in the right moments. He was someone I would not want to have debated unless I had a need to look foolish.In short he was the best at calling theists out on nonsense and will be missed for showing more than just me that you don't have to cower in the face of nonsense.

What would happen if the Grim Reaper met the Death Horseman of the Apocalypse?

It would go like this:The fourth horseman: “Hey Grim ol pal! How’s it going? I heard ya was tricked into becoming a friend for life for an idiot and an evil child”The Grim Reaper: “Don’t remind me. Do you know how much pain they put me through? That child is evil enough to dethrone Satan himself and that idiot, buddy believe me when I say this zombies would starve to death if they were to bite him”The fourth horseman: “Damm son! That’s some hard life ya got! But don’t worry, ya’ll claim em in the end after no one lives forever do they?The Grim Reaper: “Yes they dont! MVAHAAAHAAAA! MVAHAAAHAAAA! MVAHAAAHAAAA! ya got some beer?”The fourth horseman: “Sure thing buddy! Here’s a cold one straight from the seventh circle of hell!”The Grim Reaper: “Ohh that’s cold man! I haven’t been there in ten thousand years! Here’s to the afterlife!”The fourth horseman: “To the afterlife!”Both: “MVAHAAAHAAAA! MVAHAAAHAAAA! MVAHAAAHAAAA! MVAHAAAHAAAA! MVAHAAAHAAAA! MVAHAAAHAAAA!”

Why is the band called Lady Antebellum?

Hmm…well, while I can certainly explain the meaning of the Band's name, I would be inclined to think that, unless they tell why on one of their CD-labels or something, it seems that only they can answer that.Okay. Lady, I am thinking that since you are capable of typing, PC/Tablet/ Mobile-operation, etc., we can skip that one.Ante- means a few things, mostly related. It can mean before, like a.m. (ante- meridian: before midday/ noon); it can mean the same as anti- (against, opposite, opposed to); and the other is…a bit abstract, but like the first one where it meant before, the example I happened to use was in a time kind of sense, but in that case it would be more accurate to say that the a.m. ( ante) is just on one side as if it was left and right, and then p.m. ( post- meridian), just happens to be on the other side of, no big deal. Okay, so this third version of ante is not like the a.m./p.m. where, after p.m., comes a.m. again, then p.m., and there is no beginning or end. BUT… in this 3rd definition, it means before like before an event that either happens not very often (enough so that this ante-event causes a kind of, “Uh, oh! It's coming!” kind of reaction.And, finally, -bellum is the old Latin word for War!So it could be a Lady on one side of the War, but not the against (which this also means, remember), necessarily, but like a lot of Wars for freedom like Revolutionary or Civil where on one side, and “Good and Bad” ( quite often) depends on who you ask.The 2nd is pretty clear: A lady who really is against the (or a, or any) War. In the use of Lady instead of lady, it could be a real or figurative representative of those, collectively, opposed to the or a War. The 3rd is like (maybe) a female or feminine version of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (in the Christian Bible, last “book” called Revelation).