Does anyone here feel sad that the Catholic church is still in thrall to superstition? Apparently Cardinal Newman is close to beatification following an alleged miracle that he performed. He may even...
Does anyone know at what stage a judge is briefed on the prosecution's case prior to a murder trial? Does a Crown Court judge turn up unprepared? Or is (s)he briefed in advance?...
Having got to know (a little) some of the AB characters here, I am reminded of a Christmas get-together. Grumpy grandad always saying outrageous PC things; nice sister Sue who is always sympathetic...
I understand that Jesus believed in eternal damnation and punishment, and that the sin against the Holy Ghost would never be forgiven in this life or the next. Do many modern christians believe this?...
(Genesis 8:1-5) (KJ version) And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the...
Argument does not mean quarrel, it means rational discussion to arrive at a conclusion. Here are some bad arguments - (1) It's the economy, stupid. (2) Read my lips. (3) Get a life. (4) Project fear....