The uniqueness of Lincoln's beard

[maharba]

Also we don't know what look the toll of war would have
made out of his shaved face>>

That's a very good point. A beard would be useful, there.

Is there anything about Mr. Lincoln that you do approve of? You have complained about his grammar, his religion (or lack there of), and now his sense of style. What's left? >

Lincoln was very candid, early on, in asserting his atheist worldview, even writing out a book or tractate on the subject (lost in the fire), and in denying Christ. As I said, I don't think any atheist need apologize for their point of view. On the other hand, it appears Christians just don't want to believe any part of it. I think Abraham Lincoln would be more proud of his atheism, than in the fabulous narratives which have been generated over the years --arranging marriages, delivering virtual Last Rites to clients, etc. Lincoln's tastes in arts and literature and poetry were of a very broad and generally pleasing and familiar nature, as well.