Monthly Archives: March 2015

Telling stories

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Quentin

How much of scripture is true? That question can only be answered by respecting the difference between pre- and post-scientific understandings of truth. Thus we avoid The New Catholic Commentary on Holy Scripture’s stricture of “bad science and bad exegesis”. … Continue reading →

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Am I indifferent?

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Quentin

Last week, when we were discussing faith schools, a contributor suggested that we might be looking at ways in which we could work together with the C of E. It would be a fruit of ecumenism. I find the idea … Continue reading →

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On the other side of the fence

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Quentin

Josephine looked over the fence and, shaking a letter in her hand, she called out to Betsy “We’ve got it, we’ve got it! Dominic has been offered a place at St Bede’s – next term” But Betsy didn’t smile. “Good … Continue reading →

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Science, faith and resurrection

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Quentin

What is this Science and Faith column all about? It has now passed its fifth anniversary, and we have welcomed new readers, so it is time for a review. 2009 was the Year of Darwin, and we thought we should … Continue reading →

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