The confusion over whether the government is or isn’t going to support moves to scrap the blasphemy libel laws has reminded me of the ongoing debate over the government’s plans to make it illegal to incite hatred on the grounds of sexual orientation. In a bad case of wanting to have it both ways, Peter… Continue reading Policy by smoke signal
Tag: religion
Is truly liberal multiculturalism possible?
In my weakened state over having to do back to work on Monday I managed to get myself into a ridiculous argument about the Bishop of Rochester’s comments about Muslim “no-go areas” over at Lib Dem Voice. Apologies to all concerned who are already banging their heads in weariness of the debate. I just thought… Continue reading Is truly liberal multiculturalism possible?
Who is closer to the heart of the nation – Bowie or God?
I find these so-called Clegg gaffes rather perplexing. I’m not a great believer in either Bowie or God, although I do at least respect the former. It’s interesting to see that as far as the Telegraph is concerned, the Bowie and Pogues gaffes were far more serious than admitting to atheism, which only goes to… Continue reading Who is closer to the heart of the nation – Bowie or God?