One of the most consistently repeated phrases that I have had thrust upon me when conversation turns to the somewhat taboo subject of religion or world-view is: “Well, of course, faith is a private thing.” The invocation of the “private thing” is usually said in a tone that implies an innate discomfort with any suggestion … Read More →
Category Archives: Musings
On Balance, From The Evidence Presented… Part 1
Grab a seat and a cuppa, this could be fun! This is to be the first of three articles on the proofs and disproofs around the question, “Does god(s) exist?” This was sparked by Stephen Hawking’s recent comments about how the laws of Physics have developed to such an extent that it can be proved … Read More →
What Are You Doing?
Have You Ever Wondered What You Are Doing? For me the past couple of weeks have been… interesting. As many of you will already be aware, I have chosen to walk a new path in the world and train to become an R.E. teacher. My course of training begins in just under 4 weeks time … Read More →
Why Dogma Isn’t Such A Bad Thing After All
The very mention of the word ‘dogma’ has such negative connotations that I have little doubt that this title has already either raised a few eyebrows or ‘hackles’ or both. All that I ask is that you stay with me and find out what I’m talking about… It’s all Greek to me . . . … Read More →