In all our sanctuaries we sit at risk

Month: November 2013

  • Lout Language as an Abuse of Power

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    This piece was mostly written in the second half of October 2013. The UK Privy Council (quaint relic of a powerful medieval institution, suddenly back on stage) had just turned down a recommendation for a new form of self-regulation put to them by various representatives of the Press, the vast majority of these of a…

  • Wedding words

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    Two weeks ago, I gave a speech at a wedding which included this little homily : “In many ways and for various reasons I am not qualified to give advice on how to make a marriage work. But I will say what I have learned, that while delight in each other and caring for each…