Category Archives: Religion

A religious reason for not doing housework

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Letter from the West Bank: Getting a child vaccinated

Travelled first thing from Ramallah to Nablus but oh dear were delayed cos checkpoint not open so onto the next one and no one there (all Israeli soldiers absent) so onto next one queued for 35 minutes, onto next one … Continue reading

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Creative Thinking

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Odeboyz welcomes President Trump to Britain

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Christopher Hitchens on Stupidity

“The governor of Texas, who, when asked if the Bible should also be taught in Spanish, replied that ‘if English was good enough for Jesus, then it’s good enough for me’.”

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A Christopher Hitchins quip

“Since it is obviously inconceivable that all religions can be right, the most reasonable conclusion is that they are all wrong.”

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Everyone has problems

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War Studies: Judaea 70-135 CE (AD)

Colonial powers occupy countries without waiting for an invitation. Even though they are out-numbered, they succeed by using brute force. Key areas are garrisoned which are necessary. Unfortunately, garrisons become a focus for hostility and a cycle of violence. Once … Continue reading

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Biblical Studies

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Jesus ‘for hire’ in Utah

“Models who look like Jesus are in demand in Utah…because people like to hire Jesus look-alikes for family portraits and wedding announcements. Men who work for the Church of Latter-Day Saints are required to shave daily and keep their hair … Continue reading

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