Monthly Archives: December 2018

Mindful

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Quentin

As we approach the New Year we are reminded of the opportunity of choosing new resolutions. Today I want to describe the skill of mindfulness. Some of you will already be using it regularly, but I think you will agree … Continue reading →

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Are you an addict?

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Quentin

Fixed odds betting terminals have been much in the news. Recently the Government, under pressure, has brought forward a new regulation which stipulates a maximum bet of £2 a ‘throw’. Currently the maximum bet is £100, and a focussed gambler … Continue reading →

Posted in Moral judgment, Neuroscience, Quentin queries | 25 Comments

The single priest

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Quentin

Do we think it is time to discuss the question of clerical celibacy? It has a long history. Even some pre-Christian religions required it of their leaders presumably because marriage did not seem fitting for those in direct communication with … Continue reading →

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Well, would you?

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Quentin

In a village in Poland in 1942 you, as a member of a company of middle aged Germans soldiers, are raising your rifle at a crowd of women, children and the elderly. Your commander has given leave to any soldier … Continue reading →

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