This is a question I have put to myself on the odd occasion. The odd occasion that provoked this question once again was that of V-day in Italy and what appears to be an attempt to introduce a new, freer form of democracy in Italy, maybe. Grillo has stirred up a considerable furore as a result of … [Read more...]
Why has nobody since Marx and Trotsky come up with an alternative socio-political philosophy?
September 21, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The virtual intimacy of the web
September 10, 2007 By Leave a Comment
It looks as though my attempts to be helpful elsewhere on this blog may have got me into some hot water. Oops. That's the trouble with the web - it is very easy for someone to use it to develop a nice cuddly realtionship with someone else, and then take them for every penny they have, or worse. … [Read more...]
Darwin v the Bible
August 29, 2007 By Leave a Comment
I seem to be hearing more and more about the conflict between the Darwin's theory of evolution and how the Bible describes the way in which we were created. And it has to be admitted that Darwin's ideas theoretically discredit the biblical version of how we came to be. Recently, for some reason … [Read more...]
What is Religion?
May 23, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Just what is religion? Why does it exist and why are some of the main religions having problems these days with a loss in the number faithful? Recent world problems and personal problems have found me trying to develop a perspective on these questions.In answer to my questions, I think that … [Read more...]
The differences between girls and boys.
January 27, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Until I actually became a father, I sort of believed that boys and girls started off the same. What I mean is that I believed that girls were encouraged to play with toys aimed at their sex and boys, likewise, played with toys that were intended to turn them into, well, boys. You probably think I … [Read more...]
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