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In whose image … Editorial

In whose image … Editorial

In his September Editorial, the Rev'd Dr. Nicholas Henderson writes: ‘So God created humankind in his own image …’ Genesis 1 verse 27. From the Christian reading of this extract from the first of the two accounts of creation the verse in Genesis has a contemporary feel. ... In a Christian interpretation the consequence of this identification of humans with God emerges as one of a torturous relationship; not least as depicted in the Old Testament, where God himself is not portrayed as being particularly likeable. ... Suddenly and almost unexpectedly a new Promethium moment has emerged with the realisation in that what we currently call the increasingly sophisticated algorithms and computer programmes namely ‘Artificial Intelligence’ is taking on a life of its own. ... The only thing that is clear is that we made it and it is created in our own image. CLICK ON PICTURE TO CONTINUE

2026-09-15T15:53:22+00:00By Henderson, The Rev'd Dr. Nicholas|Tags: Philosophy|

Exercising Choice

Exercising Choice

Dr. Peter Mills reflects: As Descartes asserted, “I think therefor I am”, but about what do we think, and to what end? In many cases, we think in order to make decisions. The range of decisions is vast, although many are only of a minor nature. If a glass is seen on the kitchen table, is it left where it is or put away in a cupboard? A very small matter, but still a decision. At the other end of the spectrum, however, decisions can occasionally be life changing ... For a decision to be meaningful, there has to be choice available. In fact, given that decision-making is essential to our nature as human beings, so too must be the presence of choice in our lives. Furthermore, choice in many cases will need to be exercised in the wider physical world. ... CLICK ON PICTURE TO CONTINUE ....

2026-05-29T17:52:23+00:00By Mills, Dr. Peter|Tags: Theology|

Book Review: Keith Mascord “An Honest Faith: The Possible Friendship of Athens and Jerusalem’

Book Review: Keith Mascord “An Honest Faith: The Possible Friendship of Athens and Jerusalem’

Reviewer David Ellis writes: Keith Mascord faces up to the challenge to orthodox faith put by literary-historical analysis. First he “deconstructs" the Bible as history, and then re-establishes it as “mythology”, truthful, even if not true. Then he starts a discussion about the way ahead. This book reminded me of a Pauline Epistle for example 1 Corinthians, with a personal introduction, a teaching agenda, and then some theology. But above all it is, like the Epistles, a missionary not an academic work. The Author is the yeast, sharing his own struggles as he progresses from devout Evangelical to lecturer in Philosophy, and then to an Anglican Priest delisted for his liberal views. Like Paul he attacks his enemies. ... CLICK ON PICTURE FOR FULL REVIEW