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Quantum 24: China and the Dark Side of the Moon; The Yellow Vests; Trans; Soubry and Nazis; : Rahaf; Billy Connolly; The Iolaire

This weeks Quantum looks at some of the issues of the week. Subscribe on Podbean or Itunes – or listen to the whole thing here. China as predicted threatens Taiwan and continues its remarkable growth in technological power with its landing on the dark side of the moon.    Of course we could not resist including this! Meanwhile in Europe the Yellow Vest movement continues. The … Continue reading Quantum 24: China and the Dark Side of the Moon; The Yellow Vests; Trans; Soubry and Nazis; : Rahaf; Billy Connolly; The Iolaire

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Britain, Christian Living, Creation, Culture, Education, Equality, Ethics, Islam, Politics, Scotland, The Church in Scotland, The Free Church, The Record

All Things New – A New Years Message for Church and Society (the January Record Editorial)

A New Years Message for the Church and Society… New Year is as good a time as any to think about new beginnings. As we reflect on the past year and look forward to 2019, whether at an individual, community or government level, many of us would love to start anew again. Renewal is a great idea. And so is re-formation. I would love to … Continue reading All Things New – A New Years Message for Church and Society (the January Record Editorial)

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Education, Islam, Podcasts, Sex and sexuality

Quantum 17 – St Helens Bishopsgate; Michael Veitch; Islamic Prayer in Blackburn Cathedral; Dawkins and Children; Transgender Rights; Marrying a Ghost

Listen here for this weeks Quantum St Helens Bishopgates and Bible studies in the City with William Taylor – https://www.facebook.com/501565301/posts/10161149698290302/ Pastor Michael Vitch in Scottish Parliament. –https://www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/time-for-reflection-october-30-2018?fbclid=IwAR1zNPc8VxWe0TzdL2c5aXA470lnOVPmlyUIHF2Py77VZtXrB6vUKj93o5g Islamic Prayer in Blackburn Cathedral https://www.julesgomes.com/single-post/Blackburn-Cathedral-is-Muslim-territory-after-Islamic-call-to-prayer?fbclid=IwAR3GqGrtzm1g_5E3l3v-8uIxwabxYqlQmjz2dKvGGXlnD0WBgdtYSA-AmQ8 IS religion good for children – Richard Dawkins – https://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/is-religion-good-for-children-1.3674350 Transgender rights – Channel 4 – https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2018/11/dozens-major-companies-just-warned-trump-not-mess-transgender-rights/ https://www.ft.com/content/d1c4c06c-e6a2-11e8-8a85-04b8afea6ea3 https://theweeflea.com/2018/11/19/gender-and-trauma-the-dark-side-of-transgender-part-2/ Spiritism – https://nypost.com/2018/10/30/woman-who-had-sex-with-20-ghosts-is-now-engaged-to-a-spirit/ “It is more rational to believe in God than to believe there is no God. Belief in … Continue reading Quantum 17 – St Helens Bishopsgate; Michael Veitch; Islamic Prayer in Blackburn Cathedral; Dawkins and Children; Transgender Rights; Marrying a Ghost

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Quantum 16 – Brexit and Democracy; Asia Bibi; Persecution of Christians; Dame Jenny Murray, Stephen Jardine show; Jordan Peterson; Instagram; Planned Parenthood; FIEC

This weeks Quantum…..enjoy… Brexit –  – https://twitter.com/spikedonline/status/1062837927682732034?s=12 https://www.spectator.co.uk/2018/11/mays-deal-proves-one-thing-the-establishment-always-wins/ Asia Bibi – The UK and Australia – https://www.spiked-online.com/2018/11/05/the-abandonment-of-asia-bibi/#.W-BZT939QRg.facebook  EXCLUSIVE: Did we just kowtow to terror? After last week? Radio 4 –https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0001282   Dame Jenny Murray – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-46139085  Stephen Jardine…TIE… https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00011zw  BBC Questiontime –  https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0brf9v7/question-time-2018-08112018  Jordan Peterson – https://www.facebook.com/BBCQuestionTime/videos/288995188387580/UzpfSTE1NTMzNTk1MDA6MTAyMTc0NTUyNDUxMjM3MjM/?comment_id=10217455969101822  Instagram and Hate Speech – http://caldronpool.com/instagram-deems-bible-as-hate-speech-seize-the-moment-and-share-it-with-the-whole-globe-unless-it-is-christian/   Planned Parenthood – https://twitter.com/obianuju/status/1061024938042290177?s=12And Alabama – https://www.lifenews.com/2018/11/07/alabama-approves-amendment-saying-unborn-babies-have-a-right-to-life/?fbclid=IwAR0wu-AZzTZFjA9IBZq_H41yAD2EiKTZ5axVUNPB4gxuBOMeZ2hwQzWqroA FIEC – https://fiec.org.uk/news/article/whats-new-for-2018 https://patron.podbean.com/theweeflea ‪“I am afraid that the schools will prove the very gates of … Continue reading Quantum 16 – Brexit and Democracy; Asia Bibi; Persecution of Christians; Dame Jenny Murray, Stephen Jardine show; Jordan Peterson; Instagram; Planned Parenthood; FIEC

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Apologetics, Europe, Evangelism, Islam, Media, Newspaper/Magazine Articles

Why I’m saying ‘Bah Humbug’ to Polly Toynbee’s ignorant anti-Christian crusade

By: David Robertson | 14th November 2018 – This article  The Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee wants you to “beware evangelical Christians bearing gifts”. David Robertson responds Why I’m saying ‘Bah Humbug’ to Polly Toynbee’s ignorant anti-Christian crusade This article was first published on Premier Christianity yesterday.  It’s that time of year. The time when we all get ready for Christmas – as though we were preparing for a 12-month … Continue reading Why I’m saying ‘Bah Humbug’ to Polly Toynbee’s ignorant anti-Christian crusade

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Asia, Australia, Culture, Europe, Islam, Judaism, Justice, Podcasts, USA

Quantum 14 – Asia Bibi; Defaming Mohammed; Sinead O’Connor; Pittsburg Massacre; Red Dead Redemption; Brazilian President; Presbyterian Church of Ireland; The Chief Mammie; John Anderson

You can support The Quantum of the Wee Flea fundraiser by clicking the link  Patron.podbean.com/theweeflea  We are half way to our monthly target already!   LISTEN HERE Asia Bibi – https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/31/asia-bibi-verdict-pakistan-court-overturns-blasphemy-death-sentence?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Defamation of Mohammed – https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2018/10/26/q-have-european-judges-just-banned-defamation-of-the-prophet-muhammad-a-no https://www.commentarymagazine.com/foreign-policy/europe/the-day-free-speech-died-in-europe/ Sinead O’Connor – https://www.spectator.com.au/2018/10/ten-things-sinead-oconnor-will-learn-from-her-new-religion/ Pittsburgh Massacre https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/wall-street-journal/we-jews-punch-above-our-weight-but-we-also-attract-evil-people/news-story/57a5b57242bc0f8a12784eef5668f6e0?utm_source=The%20Australian&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=TodaySHeadlines  Charlotte Chapel – Red Dead Redemption 2 https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/fabulous/3397843/edinburgh-church-red-dead-redemption-2-poster/?fbclid=IwAR2AmCyds5Bn9LnOwv-u6Tf2H6LMC4SedgDB9RVdmuVovTtsxrbttd7mons Brazilian President. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/28/world/americas/jair-bolsonaro-brazil-election.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimes&login=email&auth=login-email Northern Ireland – and taking the Church to Court The Chief Mammie – https://www.facebook.com/BeReasonableScotland/videos/vb.34292308613 Corporate parenting … Continue reading Quantum 14 – Asia Bibi; Defaming Mohammed; Sinead O’Connor; Pittsburg Massacre; Red Dead Redemption; Brazilian President; Presbyterian Church of Ireland; The Chief Mammie; John Anderson

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Equality, Evangelism, Islam, The Free Church

Islam on Lewis: Why the church should support Muslims’ right to build mosques

Recently it was announced that the first mosque is about to be built on the Western Isles – a bastion of conservative evangelical Calvinism, dominated by the Free Church of Scotland (colloquially and somewhat pejoratively known as ‘the Wee Frees’). The press sniffed blood – surely this would outrage the Free Church and create civil war? The old headlines ‘Wee Free Outrage’ were dusted down … Continue reading Islam on Lewis: Why the church should support Muslims’ right to build mosques

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Bible, Islam, Jesus Christ, Online Articles

David Suchet has fallen for the trap of believing doctrine is divisive and doesn’t matter

This article first appeared on the Premier website here – By: David Robertson | 13th March 2018 The voice of the NIV audio Bible has admitted moving away from “organised religion” through making a new documentary on the three Abrahamic religions. David Robertson responds    David Suchet is a big part of my life. Every day I hear his voice – not because I am an Agatha Christie fanatic endlessly … Continue reading David Suchet has fallen for the trap of believing doctrine is divisive and doesn’t matter

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Apologetics, Christian Living, Culture, Ethics, Films, Islam, Liberalism, Media, Politics, Sex and sexuality

LED 24 – The Oxfam Scandal; The Tom Daley Baby; Sexual Morality; Christian Leader Expelled from the Scouts; Voices of the Silenced: Celebrating a new South African President; Hi Magazine; Quote of the Week.

Welcome to LED no. 24….as always we try to bring you a mixture of articles and comments, which illustrate and illuminate the world we live in. The Oxfam Scandal –   The stories about Oxfam (and other large charities) are appalling. It’s not just that Oxfam workers engaged in sexual abuse but that Oxfam knew and attempted to cover up. What intrigues me about this is … Continue reading LED 24 – The Oxfam Scandal; The Tom Daley Baby; Sexual Morality; Christian Leader Expelled from the Scouts; Voices of the Silenced: Celebrating a new South African President; Hi Magazine; Quote of the Week.

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