Category Archives: Society

A Place for Doubters in the Church

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

During the second World War in the US army it was initially difficult to convince soldiers that blood transfusions should be allowed between black soldiers and white soldiers. It seems that the notion of racial identity was deeply ingrained and … Continue reading →

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The Dissent Multipliers

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

CURRENT DISSENT MULTIPLIERS The optimistically named “Arab Spring” whereby a number of the Arab countries are allegedly reclaiming their democratic and religious freedoms, removing corrupt dictatorship and setting up much more equitable distribution of resources and opportunities and shrugging off … Continue reading →

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bin Laden’s Death – What next?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

Osama bin Laden’s death reported by President Obama will no doubt gladden the hearts of many US citizens who probably see this as the final chapter of the 9-11 saga.  Our Prime Minister John Key is reported that he is … Continue reading →

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US GLASSHOUSES ARE NOT THE BEST VENUE FOR CHUCKING STONES AT CHINA

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

The Chinese government, obviously sick of having its human rights record questioned by Western governments, has hit back (China People’s Daily On-Line, April 11 2011), with the US its first target. Let me say at the outset, I have no … Continue reading →

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QUESTION THAT MIGHT HAVE AN EMBARRASSING ANSWER

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

Do religions only differ in the parts that can’t be verified?

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Question for the week

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

Is religion religion born out of culture?

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BACKGROUND TO QUAKE IN JAPAN

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE BACKGROUND The earthquake hitting Japan Friday afternoon is yet another reminder that the human species, despite all the advances in science and technology, is still relatively helpless in the face of the worst that nature can do. As is … Continue reading →

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FAITH AND THE CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

Towards the end of Tuesday lunchtime I got an urgent phone call. “Turn on the TV and see what has happened to your home City of Christchurch”. I watched the scenes with a mounting sense of horror and disbelief. The … Continue reading →

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WOULD CHINA’S ONE CHILD POLICY WORK ELSEWHERE?

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

There is no doubt that reduced population growth usually correlates with improved standard of living. In the following, we look at what has been the practice of one child families in China and suggest that in broad terms it might be … Continue reading →

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THE GATHERING CLOUDS OF CONSUMPTIONOMICS

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

Consumptionomics: Asia’s Role in Reshaping Capitalism and Saving the Planet, by Chandran Nair, Infinite Ideas , 256 pages If thought provoking books are your thing then Chandran Nair’s new book Consumptionomics should provide an adequate excuse for some careful page … Continue reading →

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