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Category Archives: Religion
What the Church of England is really saying about same-sex marriage
Guest post by Alan Renwick, Reader in Comparative Politics, University of Reading @alanjrenwick Confused about the Church of England’s arguments concerning same-sex marriage? Here is a brilliant executive summary which which knows how to read between the lines. Alan Renwick … Continue reading
Posted in Current events, Guest Post, Politics, Religion
Tagged Alan Renwick, Church of England, equal marriage, Guest post, same-sex marriage
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Atheism vs. Religion: can’t we have a sensible debate?
I am posting this as a reaction to a few debates I got involved in recently, including one earlier today. My thoughts on these issues are still rather at a very early stage of development (and I daresay it shows), but it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged atheism, beliefs, Dawkins, fundamentalism, fundamentalist mindset, polarisation, rationalism, religion
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The Word of Gove – or: a King James Bible for Every School?
On Friday, the Guardian reported that Michael Gove, the Education Secretary, has decided to send a King James Bible to every state school in England. This has triggered a strong critical reaction from some quarters, and I find that I disagree with Michael Gove … Continue reading
Posted in Bible as History, Education, Exploring the Past, History, Politics, Religion
Tagged Bible, Curriculum, Education, history, King James Bible, Michael Gove, Schools, Secularism
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