Quantum 110 – The Funeral, The Media and The Politicians
David Robertson reflects on what the media coverage of the funeral of former SNP leader, Gordon Wilson, can tell us about the different world views of many in the media and in the country of Scotland at large. BBC – Memorial service for former SNP leader Gordon Wilson The Wee Flea – The Memorial Service of Gordon […]
Gordon Wilson
On behalf of the Board of Trustees: It is with sadness and respect that everyone here at Solas CPC remembers Gordon Wilson, who passed away yesterday in Dundee. Gordon was the co-founder of Solas and served as the first Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The organisation owes a great deal to his initial impetus […]
Director’s Report – questions of suffering
As I write these words, the news has been filled with the growing death toll and horrific stories from the Grenfell Tower disaster. Grenfell raises many deeply disturbing questions. How could so many people burn to death right in the heart of one of the most modern cities in the world? How could so many […]
Science and Scientism
Has science education become indoctrination? This is the question posed by Dr Alistair Noble in The Solas Papers #6. Dr Noble is a former HM Inspector of Schools for Scotland and now Director of Centre for Intelligent Design. In this Paper, Dr Noble explores the differences between science (as a science) and scientism as a […]
Quantum 109 – Islamist Extremism & Atheist Fundamentalism
Spiked!It’s official: It’s official. You’re not allowed to say ‘Islamist extremism’ Gov.uk – PM statement following London terror attack: 4 June 2017 Spectator Coffee House Blogs – Labour’s abortion stance is the final straw The Christian Institute – Farmer banned from market for supporting traditional marriage The Spectator – Do Penises cause climate change? Discuss.
Quantum 108 – Fake News Crocodiles, Blasphemy and a Brace of Presidents.
Zimbabwean Pastor eaten by Crocodile Ian Brady’s Humanist funeral request Stephen Fry and Blasphemy President Macron of France Will President Trump be impeached? Hillary Clinton: Abortion is ‘right and moral’ Obama’s £2.5 mil speech Jakarta’s Christian governor found guilty of blasphemy Transgender Police Caps The Rubbish Party LINKS HeraldScotland – Fake news story takes hold […]
Four Key Principles for Apologetics
Dr Andy Bannister At its heart, apologetics is beautifully simple and intricately connected to the heart of the gospel. As I’ve wrestled with people’s questions, I’ve learned there are a number of basic principles that apply time and again, no matter who I’m talking with. 1. Know what you believe This is a challenge for […]
Quantum 107 – Elections, Religious Liberty, the Church of Scotland and Fishing.
Solas Magazine – The new edition is out now. The UK General Election and the dumbing down of politics. President Trump relaxes tax laws for churches endorsing political candidates. Why Religious Liberty matters. Tim Farron – Is gay sex a sin? Chinese Fishing Church of Scotland General Assembly. LINKS SolasMagazine.com The Wee Flea – […]
Quantum 106 – The World is going nuts. Happy Easter.
The Copt Massacre – An extraordinary response. CopticDadAndMom.com – A message to those who kill us (Fr. Boules George) Syrian Bombing African migrants sold in Libya ‘slave markets’ IOM – The UN Migration Agency – IOM Learns of ‘Slave Market’ Conditions Endangering Migrants in North Africa Sex for Rent BBC – Landlord adverts posted online ‘target […]
Quantum 105 – Scottish Humanist Easter Eggs, German Fake News and Australian Fairy Tales.
Fake News Ban in Germany Washington Post – How do you stop fake news? In Germany, with a law. Fairy Tales in Australia Daily Mail – Now the PC bores ban FAIRYTALES: Plan to stop kids reading Snow White and Cinderella because they give boys a ‘sense of entitlement and girls poor self esteem’ NHS […]