Hello, readers.
We recently saw a Moon mission take place, and the lead astronaut delivered a message that conservatives nationwide were really excited about.
Is there more to discuss about this? Of course!
Let’s dive a bit deeper.
Whitey on the Moon
At the center of scientific inquiry, we find puzzling mysteries within what we understand as the universe.
It’s known by various terms: Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle, the measurement problem, and so forth, but ultimately, they all point to a common issue. Mathematically, a particle can exist in multiple states until it is observed. Once observation occurs, it settles into one state or another.
Interestingly, measuring one aspect—like velocity or position—means that the other aspect remains a “superposition” of many states. If you focus on where, then you miss when, and vice versa.
This isn’t just about the equipment; it’s a fundamental aspect of the universe as we know it.
This idea was famously illustrated by Schrödinger’s cat thought experiment. A cat placed in a box with a lethal capsule remains both alive and dead until the box is opened.
From the observer’s viewpoint, the cat embodies both states until that lid comes off.
Similarly, during a lunar mission, the most nerve-wracking moment for mission control occurs when the spacecraft moves to the dark side of the moon. Until the capsule reemerges, we can’t assess the condition of the astronauts inside. Something may have happened, but we won’t know.
Just before entering this real-world conundrum, Artemis II pilot Victor Glover chose his words with care.
His message was centered on Christ.
“Christ said the greatest command is to love God with all of who we are,” he expressed. “We need Jesus, whether he’s on earth or orbiting the moon.”
He also addressed the second commandment: “Love thy neighbor.”
Following this, he and his team disappeared behind the moon, stepping into the realm of the universe’s significant scientific conundrums.
At that point, he had not yet resurfaced, yet he had already become a figure of inspiration for conservatives eager for Christ’s representation in popular culture. Perhaps surprisingly, he’s a figure reminiscent of Neil Armstrong but stands out as visibly black.
The backdrop is compelling: a Caribbean mother and her African American son, stemming from modest beginnings. Glover was born in 1976, excelling in both academics and athletics during his school years. He went on to major in engineering at the California Institute of Technology while also being a talented wrestler and football player.
He later received three graduate STEM degrees from military institutions and became a Navy pilot. His grandfather had served as an Air Force pilot during the Korean War but faced discrimination and denial of opportunities compared to his white counterparts.
While modern racism may seem more subtle or insidious, the overt racism experienced in earlier years was glaring and measurable.
The sentiment echoed in the 1970 poem “Whitey on the Moon,” particularly resonated with the black community in Harlem. Many believed that investing in spaceflight was a misallocation of resources when those funds could support social initiatives for the impoverished. This poem also fueled various Marxist protests across the nation.
Interestingly, despite its initial intent to criticize space exploration, decades later, Glover found himself listening to that poem twice weekly on his commute.
“I live in America, the nation that sent me into space. When my grandfather was drafted, I told him I couldn’t fly in the war, but he could watch me fly,” Glover once remarked.
Amid the social turbulence following George Floyd’s death in 2020, Glover had a positive demeanor towards the Black Lives Matter movement, leading to his appearance in mainstream media. However, it’s worth noting that the movement’s impact on actual Black lives has measurable consequences—often negative.
While the earlier era of racism was more overt, many indicators show that the conditions for Black families and individuals were often more favorable despite the challenges they faced. The reasons behind this are widely understood: family, parenthood, and faith serve as strong defenses against oppression, which may clarify the aggressive state attacks on these values in the years after Glover’s birth.
Ironically, the activists of “Whitey on the Moon” ultimately got their wish—an expansion of the welfare state, which may have harmed their communities.
Life, faith, and the universe’s mysteries are complex. Focusing too heavily on one aspect can leave the others in chaos.
Even though Glover might seem unshakeable, he’s human, susceptible to lapses in judgment like anyone else. After all, even Peter denied Christ three times.
So when the Artemis II mission was revealed, you can imagine that conservatives flocked to support Glover. You don’t need to browse social media to see how opinions about Glover’s inclusion as a “diversity hire” have stirred debate.
Years down the line, NPR pondered why NASA no longer celebrated the diversity of its astronaut selections, especially noting Glover’s background.
It seems they either overlooked his faith or simply didn’t consider it relevant.
Where Glover stands politically might be measurable, but that’s as insignificant as his skin color. His experience is undeniable—he’s flown in 24 combat missions. Just like the spirit stabilizes his demeanor, the legacy of Neil Armstrong influences his actions.
Christian. Son. Husband. Father. Citizen. Pilot. He excels in all these roles.
While some details may remain unclear, what matters most at this moment are these aspects of his identity.
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