Monthly Archives: March 2014

Degenerate atheism

In Friday’s Church Times Andrew Brown quotes an article by John Gray: With few exceptions, contemporary atheists are earnest and militant liberals. Awkwardly, Nietzsche pointed out that liberal values derive from Jewish and Christian monotheism, and rejected these values for … Continue reading

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Statins and profits

My health has suddenly deteriorated, after reading the latest claim in the debate about statins. Professor Rory Collins, criticising some articles in the British Medical Journal, claims that the only side-effects of statins are muscle weakness in 1 in 10,000 … Continue reading

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Illegal law and police brutality at Barton Moss

I have been shown the video at http://youtu.be/lMoCLAyDW5g. It’s just over 4 minutes, and was taken by an anti-fracking protestor. If you want to have a miserable day, watch it. If it had happened in Crimea or China it might … Continue reading

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From tooth fairy to God

Jessica’s tooth came out when her parents were away. Her babysitting grandparents weren’t sure about standard family procedure. In the event the Tooth Fairy performed her traditional role – and is now wondering what to do with the tooth. Why … Continue reading

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Work and jobs: what’s the connection?

We’ve just received a massive leaflet eulogising Liverpool’s mayor: ‘Making good on jobs pledge’. Apparently ‘Liverpool is in pole position for jobs creation’. Underneath is this big photo of a sports car. The mayor is the chap with the smile … Continue reading

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