26 October 2017 The Christian Anchor The Race Disparity Audit underlines its importance. By John Watson It is the word “worthy”, I suppose. It should be so inspiring, redolent as it is with themes of good intentions and stout endeavour. But it isn’t, is it? Describe the cooking at a restaurant as “worthy” and most… Continue reading Issue 126: 2017 10 26: The Christian Anchor (John Watson)
Tag: tolerance
Issue 69: 2016 09 01: Burkini Ban (Lynda Goetz)
01 September 2016 Burkini Ban Intolerance or safeguard? by Lynda Goetz When I first heard about the burkini ban a few weeks ago, my reaction was mixed. My first thought (like that of so many others, I am sure) was that it sounded like an unacceptable intolerance on the part of a right-wing French mayor… Continue reading Issue 69: 2016 09 01: Burkini Ban (Lynda Goetz)
Issue 64: 2016 07 28: Terror Attacks in Europe (Lynda Goetz)
28 July 2016 Terror Attacks in Europe The differences and similarities between France and Germany. by Lynda Goetz France has the largest Muslim population in Europe. With 5 million Muslims in a current population of nearly 66 million, this represents over 7.5% of the population. Germany, with a population of 80 million, had a Muslim… Continue reading Issue 64: 2016 07 28: Terror Attacks in Europe (Lynda Goetz)
Issue 34: 2015 12 24: Students or Vice Chancellors a Threat to Democracy?
24 December 2015 Students or Vice Chancellors a Threat to Democracy? Who is responsible for the lack of debate in universities? by Lynda Goetz It is quite possible that enough has been said and written about Oriel College’s reaction to student demands to remove the statue of Sir Cecil Rhodes (1852-1902), but since it ties… Continue reading Issue 34: 2015 12 24: Students or Vice Chancellors a Threat to Democracy?
Issue 28:2015 11 12: Ban it (part 2)
12 November 2015 Ban It (part 2) I’m not going to argue about it, so shut up! By Neil Tidmarsh Last week I wrote rather jealously and wistfully about the power enjoyed by authorities in various advanced civilisations out there to simply ban whatever annoys or upsets them. Imagine my amazement and delight this week,… Continue reading Issue 28:2015 11 12: Ban it (part 2)