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Introduction
This is a brief set of notes following a discussion in November 2024.
In recent years, increasingly large areas of our lives depend upon the Internet - either in part, or entirely. It seems inevitable that…
Introduction
This is a brief set of notes following a discussion in November 2024.
In recent years, increasingly large areas of our lives depend upon the Internet - either in part, or entirely. It seems inevitable that…
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Introduction
On 16 October 2024, the Labour MP Kim Leadbeater presented a Private Members’ Bill to Parliament, the "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25". The long title states it will “allow adults who are…
Introduction
On 16 October 2024, the Labour MP Kim Leadbeater presented a Private Members’ Bill to Parliament, the "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25". The long title states it will “allow adults who are…
"I follow your logic... but from this perspective, where does Trump's and Musk's love affair with Bitcoin fit? I don't see most of Trump's supporters investing in it...
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"Thanks for posting; I agree with most of what you say here. I would have been astonished if Harris had won: as you point out, most Americans say the economy was better under Trump, and they are suffering from inflation under Biden. Also, many of…"
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Introduction
I talk with a lot of people, and - possibly as a consequence - I am asked this question on a fairly regular basis: why don't people join the church? On the basis of no formal research whatsoever, but simply…
Introduction
I talk with a lot of people, and - possibly as a consequence - I am asked this question on a fairly regular basis: why don't people join the church? On the basis of no formal research whatsoever, but simply…
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When talking about a religion or belief system, please be particularly careful to ensure that any comments are fair and helpful.
There is a common assumption in many Western countries that if you are religious,…
When talking about a religion or belief system, please be particularly careful to ensure that any comments are fair and helpful.
There is a common assumption in many Western countries that if you are religious,…
"Adrian,
I'm sure you are right: we are unlikely to ever fully agree on this one. But I think the issues matter, and the subject is one we need to talk about. And thank you for stating your case: I don't share your perspective, but many people do. …"
I'm sure you are right: we are unlikely to ever fully agree on this one. But I think the issues matter, and the subject is one we need to talk about. And thank you for stating your case: I don't share your perspective, but many people do. …"
"Paul
I don't think we are ever going to fully agree on this because it is an emotive subject with ideological implications. There are very few absolutes here. Not murdering people is an absolute of course - but even then I had to change to the word…"
I don't think we are ever going to fully agree on this because it is an emotive subject with ideological implications. There are very few absolutes here. Not murdering people is an absolute of course - but even then I had to change to the word…"
"Adrian,
Many thanks! I'll do a proper response later. Just a couple of quick points.
You say that you cannot believe that people who want to play God and be allowed to kill others will be attracted to a profession which enables them to do just…"
Many thanks! I'll do a proper response later. Just a couple of quick points.
You say that you cannot believe that people who want to play God and be allowed to kill others will be attracted to a profession which enables them to do just…"
"Replying to Paul's recent (October 9th 2024) comment which is embedded in his orgiinal article under the heading "Comment", and refering to my replay dated April 10th 2022: To take your main points:
Life Insurance: Assisted Dying would only be…"
Life Insurance: Assisted Dying would only be…"
"Adrian,
Many thanks for this response - sorry my reply has been so long coming.
I have had numerous encounters with suicide and attempted suicide over the years, both in my work and private life. I do agree that judging a person for that decision…"
Many thanks for this response - sorry my reply has been so long coming.
I have had numerous encounters with suicide and attempted suicide over the years, both in my work and private life. I do agree that judging a person for that decision…"
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Introduction
This is just a placeholder: a proper article is required here.
But one quick point about the UK National Health Service (NHS): almost everybody agrees that it is in need of radical reform, so let's start to…
Introduction
This is just a placeholder: a proper article is required here.
But one quick point about the UK National Health Service (NHS): almost everybody agrees that it is in need of radical reform, so let's start to…
[Back to Christianity]
When talking about a religion or belief system, please be particularly careful to ensure that any comments are fair and helpful.
(A printable version of this article is available here as a PDF)…
[Back to Computing and IT]
Introduction
This is a brief set of notes following a discussion in November 2024.
In recent years, increasingly large areas of our lives depend upon the Internet - either in part, or entirely. It seems inevitable that this trend will continue. Governments and businesses are providing services through the Internet, and offline alternatives are hard to find;…
[Back to Healthcare]
Introduction
On 16 October 2024, the Labour MP Kim Leadbeater presented a Private Members’ Bill to Parliament, the "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25". The long title states it will “allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided with assistance to end their own life”. The text of the bill was…
[Back to Christianity]
Introduction
I talk with a lot of people, and - possibly as a consequence - I am asked this question on a fairly regular basis: why don't people join the church? On the basis of no formal research whatsoever, but simply looking back at conversations over the past decade or two, it seems to me that there are three main reasons, all relating to massive cultural changes…
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When talking about a religion or belief system, please be particularly careful to ensure that any comments are fair and helpful.
There is a common assumption in many Western countries that if you are religious, then you 'believe in God', and that your choice of religion…
[Back to Social Challenges]
Introduction
This is just a placeholder: a proper article is required here.
But one quick point about the UK National Health Service (NHS): almost everybody agrees that it is in need of radical reform, so let's start to spell out what that reform might look like.
For a start, we need to change the primary aim. The NHS currently aims to deliver…
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Introduction
Even more than most pages on this site, this is not intended as the 'last word' on the subject. But we do need somewhere to record the most important principles we have learned, to help people make better choices in their lives.
Enjoy, Don't Postpone
Enjoy the ride: take joy in the here and now, don't wait until you have…
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Introduction
This is just a stub, a short placeholder piece as a reminder that something more detailed is needed.
Most people recognize honesty as a virtue, but there are several different forms of honesty, each with their own challenges. Most obviously, there is honesty about the external world - "I stole the tarts." But there is also honesty…
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This is the place for contributions about religion and spirituality in general, as opposed to any specific religion or spiritual tradition.
