Promoting Science and Critical Thinking
So my ballot papers have arrived and as I opened them up to vote (yes, I get to vote early by post, so it is make-my-mind-up time) I suddenly realised that I still have no idea which box I should tick … yet. Initially it was tempting to tick the box against the guy I voted … Read more
Hey now this is interesting, the British Humanist Association has set up a facility that enables you to automatically send a series of questions to your local candidates. You start with their suggested text, but you can modify it of course You then enter your name, address and postcode. The system works out who is … Read more
Hopefully you have picked up on what is about to happen and are aware that an eclipse is about to take place on Friday here in the UK. It is exciting (for those of us into such events) because we have not seen an eclipse like this since 1999, and while not total, it will be impressive (cloud … Read more
My Daughter was telling me yesterday about a dialog within her RE class in school. The teacher (a “really” Christian lady for the understandable reason that is perhaps a requirement for the role), had been delving into the topic of various ethical questions. One example was of a baby who had been born with no brain, was on life support, and … Read more
As I’m sure you may be aware, a UK Government Minister, Eric Pickles, has been making statements … “Militant atheists” should accept that Britain is a Christian country and “get over it”, the communities secretary Eric Pickles said yesterday. Pickles changed the law in 2012 to ensure that English parish councils could not face legal challenges for … Read more
The desire to see the Aurora Borealis is understandable because it is quite a stunning sight to see the sky lit up and so some make special trips to places such as Alaska, Iceland or Norway at the right time, then hope for the right weather and conditions … and even then may be disappointed. … Read more