Category Archives: Religion

Iran and the Bible: Podcast

Posted on May 1, 2026 by odeboyz

The Bible seems like an unlikely place to find good advice on the conduct of a war in 2026 but nonetheless it is valuable. The David and Goliath story, 1 Samuel 17: 1-58, explains why the weak sometimes beat the … Continue reading →

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Always believe in prayer ~ unless it’s inconvenient

Posted on February 25, 2026 by odeboyz

Fred’s bar opened next door to a church and the priest prayed against it. Within weeks it burned down. Fred sued the church. He said that, in effect, the priest had burned down his bar using the power of prayer. … Continue reading →

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Cows in West Bengal

Posted on February 11, 2026 by odeboyz

Cows in West Bengal must carry photo ID Source: Here cattle also must have Photo ID proofs – Roots of Indian Hat tip to Graham

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A religious reason for not doing housework

Posted on December 10, 2025 by odeboyz
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Letter from the West Bank: Getting a child vaccinated

Posted on November 20, 2025 by odeboyz

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

Posted on November 8, 2025 by odeboyz
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Odeboyz welcomes President Trump to Britain

Posted on September 17, 2025 by odeboyz
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Christopher Hitchens on Stupidity

Posted on August 13, 2025 by odeboyz

“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

Posted on June 21, 2025 by odeboyz

“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

Posted on June 18, 2025 by odeboyz
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