Daily Archives: 19/12/2010

C. S. Lewis said: “After I’ve been dead five years, no one will read anything I’ve written”

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Surprised by C. S. Lewis: Why his popularity endures C. S. Lewis was talking to his lawyer one day when the attorney told him he had to decide where his earnings would go after his death. Lewis, who had already … Continue reading →

Posted in C. S. Lewis, Inklings

First edition of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s ‘Anne of Green Gables’ sells for US$ 37,500

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Details and pictures here: Anne of Green Gables

Posted in Authors, Bibliographies

Christianity growing in Britain, research figures reveal

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Churches halt decline, new research shows The number of Anglican churches in Britain has risen for the first time in more than a decade, according to new research.   New congregations are being formed to take over old redundant church … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Churches

Salman Rushdie on Roald Dahl and his “cruel books”

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“His [Roald Dahl's] writings appeal to children because children are, in fact, quite cruel.  Perhaps it takes a cruel man to write cruel books that appeal to cruel people.” ~ Salman Rushdie to Michael Coren

Posted in Authors, Book Reviews

Hitchens on what the IRA and militant homosexuals have in common

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Militants looking for trouble Irish Republicans used to travel many miles to attend, and be offended by, the Orange Parade at Drumcree in Northern Ireland.  When they got there, they would stand about for hours, making sure they were thoroughly … Continue reading →

Posted in Peter Hitchens

Street evangelist arrested for saying that homosexuality is a sin awarded damages from police

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‘Homosexuality is a sin’ street preacher wins £7k from police Dale Mcalpine was charged with a public-order offence in April after telling a gay police officer he believed homosexuals were acting against the word of God.   Mr Mcalpine, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Secularism