On Free Market Economics: No True Capitalism
Here is my second post in my series on free market skepticism (here is my first). I will start you off with this comment: However let's move onto your left-wing economic
Jonathan MS Pearce
‘Nested Belonging’: towards a Politics of ‘Nested Identity’
This is a guest post by my good friend Rob Stroud. Let me know what you think. It can be found at his blog here. You may not be alone in noticing that
On Free Market Economics: History, Morality and Background
Buckle up; we're in for a long ride over this series, for those who have not yet read it. Free market economics seems to be the cornerstone of both right-wing and
Viktor Orbán: Our Duty Is to Protect Hungary's Christian Culture
Of course, I spoke too soon. In reporting the news that Europe is, by and large, shaking off its religious shackles, it seems there is (unsurprisingly) some pushback. Anyone who knows European politics
Non-Christian Europe: 'Christianity as default is gone'
The Guardian recently reported on some interesting research that supports the idea that Europe is, in many senses and places, post-Christian: Europe’s march towards a post-Christian society has been starkly illustrated by
Real Deconversion Story #16 - Me
Here is another account in my series of real-life deconversion stories. They are often painful, psychological affairs, as you can see from the various accounts. Mine isn't, though. Please check out
We are the Pen...
I stated this in a debate on Facebook last night. I quite like it. We are the pen the universe uses to describe itself. Discuss. Stay in touch! Like A Tippling Philosopher on
Iowa approves 'most restrictive abortion bill in US'
Oh dear. The BBC: The US state of Iowa has approved an abortion law banning most abortions once a foetal heartbeat is detected. Republican lawmakers passed the bill in back-to-back votes, sending it
Jordan Peterson vs Matt Dillahunty
I have yet to watch this, though reading the comments, it seems Dillahunty may have won it. Look forward to watching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDbAR0CoRno Stay in touch! Like A
The Causes of Homosexuality, and What It All Means
So now it is time to return to the idea of homosexuality and Christianity about which I posted the other day. Having looked at biblical issues concerning the position of deeming homosexuality (h/
Quote of the Day: islandbrewer on Libertarianism
I love this quote, that came out of a burgeoning thread on libertarianism: Singapore is relatively more free than the vast majority of nations. I'd much rather live in Singapore than
Misunderstanding and Hijacking the Alfie Evans Case
Quilette's "The Tragic Case of Alfie Evans" is a superb article. Read it. It pains me to see people on facebook and even on the threads here fundamentally misunderstand