philosophy homework

 Read Nietzsche's parable of the death of God ( in files section).  What do you think the parable means?  Remember that Nietzsche is an atheist and he is not saying that we should go back to the old days when people believed in God.  But he does point out both problems and possibilities brought on by the death of God.  What do you think he means when the madman says "I come too early" and refers to "the light from the stars?"  What do you think about the issue?