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Thanks to Clive for pointing this character out. Not that I necessarily agree with all he says - but he's a character and speaks his mind. His initial thoughts on the Democrats: And later, his ... er ...  "more considered" reflections: "Lefties Losing it"

  Introduction Since the beginning of the war in Gaza, Israel and the Vatican have been at odds. Israel has objected to what it sees as the Vatican’s false moral equivalence between terrorist aggression and Israel’s right to self-defence. The Vatican has complained of a “disproportionate” Israeli response which puts innocents at risk and threatens to ignite a wider regional or even global conflagration. Pope Francis  wrote   to the Jewish population of Israel in February 2024 condemning all forms of anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism: "(The Church) rejects every form of anti-Judaism and antisemitism, unequivocally condemning manifestations of hatred towards Jews and Judaism as a sin against God … Together with you, we, Catholics, are very concerned about the terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world. We had hoped that 'never again' would be a refrain heard by the new generations." The Pope noted that wars and divisions are increasing all over

Rest in Peace. “Kris Kristofferson believed creativity is God-given, and those who ignore such a gift are doomed to unhappiness. He preached that a life of the mind gives voice to the soul, and his work gave voice not only to his soul but to ours. He leaves a resounding legacy.” (Kyle Young) Why me Lord, what have I ever done To deserve even one Of the pleasures I've known Tell me Lord, what did I ever do That was worth loving You Or the kindness You've shown Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it So help me Jesus, I know what I am Now that I know that I've needed you So Help me Jesus, my soul's in Your hand Tell me Lord, if you think there's a way I can try to repay All I've taken from You Maybe Lord, I can show someone else What I've been through myself On my way back to You Lord, help me Jesus, I've wasted it So Help me Jesus, I know what I am Now that I know that I've needed you So help me Jesus, my soul's in Your hand Lord, h

“Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” (Matthew 18: 3-5)  I ntroduction - Child-like not Childishness A multitude of factors will influence the person we become in life: biological and genetic factors; parenting; social relationships; and the wider culture and times we’re born into. These factors interact in complex and unpredictable ways.  A Christian understanding of ‘personality’ is founded on our belief in the existence of God; accepting that He is a person whom one is in a relationship with; and that the health of this relationship has consequences. Despite these pulls and pushes of nature/nurture, we have reason, character, and human agency. Noting the above, a small child is a more complete human being than he will be in adulthood. In th

Recently there was some discussion about contemporary music and its place in worship and in evangelisation.  So ... Happy Jack invites you to post 'modern' Christian tunes from Youtube in the comments and he will include them here. We can then review them.  To start, here's one HJ enjoys listening to - though not in Church: (You Raise Me Up - Salah) An offering from "Anonymous" -  Gadjo Dilo? ("He's Been A Shelter For Me" Soul Stirrers) Another from "Anonymous"  (Treorchy Male Pontarddulais Male Choirs - Tydi a Roddaist) Three - make that four beautiful offerings from  Maalaistollo   "Hark! What a Sound" -  -Harmonious Choral  (LVHF 2021 | Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741) Salve Regina F dur RV 617_Patricia Janečková) (Patricia Janečková & Collegium Marianum - Christmas Concert 2020) (Handel - Acis and Galatea (HWV 49))   Neanderthal Èireannach  offers:  (AWURADE NYAME YE ODO -  SAM ASARE BEDIAKO)