We have been witness to news reports of many acts of terrorism in recent years, Kenya being the most recent. We have been victims of Governments inhibiting our freedom in the name of terrorism in recent years, there are numerous examples. So here is my question ... What do they want? The terrorists I mean... Continue Reading →
They made a difference – Mo Mowlam
18 September 1949 to 19 August 2005, age 55 Those who know me, know it is almost unheard of for me to praise a Labour politician, but here it is. Marjorie "Mo" Mowlam was an amazing woman, one who should never be forgotten and one who made a difference. l photo credit: Bolckow cc Mo... Continue Reading →
The Church of England is rich!!
The Church of England is rich!! For years I have believed the C of E was a pauper! The collecting plate does the rounds. .. we need a new spire ... the roof is falling in ... please give generously! Not that I ever have, but by comparison to their fellow Christians of the Catholic... Continue Reading →
The Pope @ Easter
So, the Pope's Easter message? Good? Bad? Indifferent? For me? Disappointing.... let me re-emphasise, I am not a Catholic, nor do I follow another religious doctrine, however I do acknowledge the Catholic Church has a significant influence on the populous. As such, I was keen to hear what this new Pope's first Easter message might... Continue Reading →
Pope Seems Like a Nice Guy
Well a big week for the Papists! Pope Francis......... when I heard Jesuit my first thought was zealot, passionate about his beliefs, possibly fanatical but on reflection devout seems better suited and, a first perhaps? A man who truly believes in his God!! On the plus side I am sure his appointment is striking fear... Continue Reading →
Controversy & Speculation
So much speculation in the media this week around the worst examples of behaviour of senior members of the Catholic Church. So for years, the Pope has managed to protect the reputation of the Church from the worst of crimes - child abuse. Yet now we are all meant to believe he has stepped down... Continue Reading →
Controversy Over Pope’s Resignation
So firstly, let's agree, the Pope's resignation was (in part) a diversionary tactic that has backfired beyond all expectations. The world was meant to speculate on the incoming Pope; where the outgoing Pope might reside; how he might spend his time; and so on. While these events unfold we were not meant to wonder "what... Continue Reading →
This is Democracy
What the!!!Death threats to UK's top Muslim MP who voted for gay marriageI hope Mr Khan does not fall victim to the pressures brought about by his religious choices. He is clearly somebody able to separate blind religious belief from political independent choice. Britain cannot allow Islam, Christianity or any other religious institution, large or... Continue Reading →
Religion, Faith and Morality
Defined in the Oxford dictionary as "the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods", religion is thought provoking, controversial, inspires strong emotions and at its worst moves people to perform terrible acts of violence and war in its name.Faith is defined as "complete trust or confidence in... Continue Reading →
Funny and Serious ... food for thought ... 