Risks of Religion
Published: Fri, 05/22/20
Lets talk about religion and how dangerous it is. Last week I wrote about conspiracy theories and highlighted their potential dangers too. In a way…
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The Three Rules of Conspiracy Theory
Published: Tue, 05/12/20
Over the past 28 years since I became involved in Stav the world has changed somewhat. One of the biggest changes has been in methods of…
His story, her story, my story or your story
Published: Fri, 05/08/20
So, today is VE day, 75 years since the end of the war in Europe. The fighting to conquer Japan continued until the 15th of August. The final end of…
The true story of the Emperor's New Clothes
Published: Tue, 05/05/20
In the Hans Christian Andersen tale an emperor is convinced by con men to pay a lot of money for an new outfit. The Emperor’s new clothes are supposed…
No New Pains
Published: Wed, 04/29/20
I listened to a podcast this morning while washing up and making porridge. (I must confess I have given up on listening to Radio 4, apart from the…
The Price of Wisdom
Published: Sat, 04/25/20
There are three verses in the Havamal (54 to 56) which advise that you should be middle wise and not over wise. 54 suggests that it is best to know…
Behind the curtain
Published: Wed, 04/22/20
What is true in religious mythology? If discussing mythology, is asking if something is literally true even a valid question? As a preacher in a…
What is in a name?
Published: Sat, 04/18/20
My mother died on the first day of 2020. My sister and I were talking about her at the weekend and we agreed that she had a great sense of timing.
Like a bee trapped behind glass
Published: Tue, 04/14/20
I seem to have some sort of routine developing. Train first thing in the morning. Then write and maybe have a Zoom meeting. In the afternoon give…
A place to let go, reflection on Good Friday
Published: Fri, 04/10/20
I have been e pressing some frustration and even anger at the restricted circumstances we find ourselves in. I have also been reflecting that a ‘time…