How fascinating would it be to delve into The Vatican Secret Archives?Hundreds of years of history and mystery and although the Church has apparently opened its doors, there is still so much it seeks to protect. Why? Surely if the Church is what it claims to be, there is no longer a need for such... 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 →
Social Networking Services
Has anything ever been so misnamed as social networking? Since the advent of web sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and the like, people have just stopped talking. Social networking is driving people further and further apart.What happened to the days of "phone a friend" or "I will just pop round" ... "let's have a... 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 →
Have Microsoft Had Their Day?
Yes!! As an IT Manager, I say absolutely! As a 20 year+ Unix enthusiast, I say "at last"!!! It won't happen overnight but 5, at worst 10 years and they will take their seat in history. Don't get me wrong, I have a huge respect for Microsoft and especially Bill Gates! For Marketing! To... Continue Reading →
Happy Chinese New Year
Happy Chinese New Year.... The Year of the Snake In Chinese symbolism it seems snakes are regarded as intelligent, graceful and materialistic with a tendency to be somewhat unscrupulous... with subtle, secretive and mysterious elements, Snakes are deep thinkers, making decisions quickly and firmly relying heavily on their own feelings and first impressions. They are skilled... 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 →
Why Get Out of Bed in the Morning?
Question: If you don't believe in God what is the point of getting out of bed in the morning?Answer: Because if we didn't get out of bed, the Universe would be pointless!!!!
Funny and Serious ... food for thought ... 