Monthly Archives: September 2013

Do as you would be done by.

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Quentin

‘Do as you would be done by” is a virtuous principle which is practically universal. We are likely to phrase it in the terms of loving our neighbour as ourselves. And we are all fortunate that, despite our pessimism as … Continue reading →

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Two into one won’t go?

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Quentin

All right – so you’ve asked for it! We now have the opportunity to exchange, and perhaps develop, our understanding of the Incarnation. I have no reason to suppose that my understanding is as great, or greater, than anyone else … Continue reading →

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Yah boo stinky poo!

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Quentin

Every time the name Crump (a pseudonym) comes into my mind, I have a tinge of guilt. The memory goes back 70 years when he and I were age nine and we were at school together. He was an effeminate … Continue reading →

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How odd of God…

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Quentin

From time to time I receive letters on the subject of evolution from, presumably, readers of my Catholic Herald column. One which I received this week starts: Dear Quentin, Evolution is a lot of nonsense… and the consequence of sexual … Continue reading →

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