Daily Archives: 16/11/2010

John Polkinghorne on natural processes, laws of nature, order, consequences and the divine mind

‘If God is the creator and sustainer of nature, then natural processes themselves are an expression of God’s will.  I think the laws of nature, in their beautiful order and fruitful consequences, reflect the divine mind behind the universe.  To … Continue reading

Posted in Quote of the Day, Sciences

Where I want to live

This will do nicely, thanks. [Click on the picture to enlarge it.]

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White Poppy wreath bearers brave abuse in Ottawa, Canada

White Poppy wreath bearers brave abuse in Ottawa An anti-war group in Ottawa, Canada, has shrugged off abuse and criticism after laying two White Poppy wreaths at the National War Memorial to commemorate Remembrance Day. Members of Voice of Women … Continue reading

Posted in Popular Culture, Society

Outspoken atheist Stephen Fry’s irrational, obscenity-laden outbursts

Stephen Fry’s gaffes   February 2002 – Accused of dragging the Baftas into the gutter with foul language and crude sexual references.  May 2008 – Compared Channel 4′s medical documentaries to ‘freak shows’ and said they were ‘an embarrassment for … Continue reading

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Well-known atheist Stephen Fry in hot water yet again for F-word rant against student

Will he ever learn?  Stephen Fry makes another Twitter blunder with F-word attack on Cambridge University student The actor has tweeted his way into fresh controversy after he branded a Cambridge University student who wrote briefly about him a ‘cynical ignorant f*****’. Former Queen’s college … Continue reading

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