Monthly Archives: June 2019

Popular Abortion

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Quentin

One of the great changes in western society during our lifetimes has been the attitude towards abortion. In Rex v Bourne (1938) the conditions required for abortion to be legal because of the condition of the mother were laid out. … Continue reading →

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PLACEBO

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Quentin

I like to think of myself as a reasonably intelligent person. After all I have had a long life, following a Jesuit education, married for 60 years, five children and a career in high level finance. I am confident that … Continue reading →

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LBGT

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Quentin

It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul. I imagine that everyone knows this final verse of William Henley’s poem. For … Continue reading →

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How odd of God…

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Quentin

Around the world there are a large number of different denominations. They vary in their intensity and in their moral principles. Which do you think is the strangest of all? I have come across one which befuddles me. They worship … Continue reading →

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