Tag Archives: Religion

Derren Brown on Religion

“There’s such a mish-mash of things that are so repugnant and rapacious in the Bible and things that are beautiful and lovely and well worth taking on board, but in order to decide which bits we should use, which bits … Continue reading

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Makarios

All Saints Day is a day for us to especially hold in our minds the saints of our world, known and unknown to us… to look toward goodness and remember those who have died for goodness, and who still live … Continue reading

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Original Footloose

With the re-make of Footloose now out in the cinemas, I thought I’d watch the original 1984 version tonight so that if I go next week with a friend I can get a feel of the different times’ attitudes and … Continue reading

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Akbar

“It has become clear to me that, in our troubled world so full of contradictions, it cannot be wisdom to assert the unique truth of one faith over another. The wise person makes justice his guide and learns from all. … Continue reading

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Salvation

I’m now about a third of the way through Keith Ward’s book, and I’ve got to say, I am getting into it. I don’t agree with everything in the book, but it certainly is a good read, with some really … Continue reading

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Let’s Be Civilized

After again enjoying serving in the 8am service of my Parish, I went with my friend Paul to a service in The Salvation Army as my next part of branching out after last weeks trip to St Anns. The title … Continue reading

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Weeds and Wheat

After serving in the 8am service of my Home Parish alongside a fellow ordinand and friend Paul, I heard Fr Simon‘s sermon and then stayed on for Fr David’s sermon at the 9am service in which I helped with the … Continue reading

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Scratching His Head

This morning, after a lovely service in my Parish Home led by a friend and ordinand Paul Deakin, I took a trip down to a service of Reflective Worship in the United Reformed Church (URC). After recently deciding I wanted … Continue reading

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Community

Trinity Sunday. Up early for the 8am service and then staying for the 9am service, I found a great deal of peace. Although somewhat tired now, through the readings and a great sermon I feel that I have a greater … Continue reading

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Communication

Photo of Phra Nicholas, taken by: Richard Smith Writing an essay on religions coming together I decided to set up meetings in my week off with people from various religions and the different schisms within Christianity, planning to visit them … Continue reading

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