Videogames, the scapegoat we all need

If it wasn’t enough that all us gamers are killing people with our copycat murders, it would appear that we are also killing off children, or at least their enthusiasm for reading.
I has been pointed out in various places that because 37% of our children play video games for more than three hours everyday [...]

More Religion at School

It occurred to me that perhaps I debate religion too much today, especially when my explaining of the Pastafarian religion triggered an almost hour-long debate regarding religion, not with the normal people I debate with, but with three younger students. Year 8s (aged 12/13) to be precise.
It was an interesting debate and one that [...]

Pastafarian and Proud

Well, as Paul pointed out he was moved to write a post about religion following a discussion in school caused by stumble. I too was in this discussion and was planning a post about it, however I was out last night having a reunion with my ex-film studies teacher so didn’t get a chance.
Now, [...]

29 Years since That Star Wars Thing

 There are few things Star Wars that I don’t like. I mean, there’s Jar Jar then there’s that TV show that was aired 29 years ago today. The Star Wars Holiday Special.
OK, I’m being a bit harsh here. It isn’t as bad as some people say, but it’s hardly up in the realms of the [...]

What Have We Learnt In Two and A Half Years?

About two and a half years ago Jean Charles de Menezes was shot by members of the Metropolitan Police.
Wasn’t it horrible, a man who wasn’t a terrorist was shot because someone thought he was. Is it important whether or not Sir Ian Blair knew that it was the wrong man when he gave a press [...]