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Cake day: March 2nd, 2023

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  • Religions are part of society, they’re not outside of it. Their dogma can and do evolve. It wouldn’t be the first time a church reinterpret sacred text to better fit in society, for instance :

    Around 434, Vincent of Lérins wrote Commonitorium, in which he recognized that doctrine can develop over time. New doctrines could not be declared, but older ones better understood.[15] In John Henry Newman’s 1845 “Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine”, Newman listed seven criteria which “…can be applied in proper proportions to that further interpretation of dogmas aimed at giving them contemporary relevance.”[

    Countries in the UK and Europe have different forms of governments but none are theocracies. Elected representatives make laws, not churches, and churches cannot ignore laws.

    That’s a different story for Iran, Afghanistan, the Vatican… and I’m glad we’re not following their example.


  • they shouldn’t expect the school to change it’s religious doctrine to suit the law

    Schools have to follow the laws and regulations. The article states relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) is statutory. If a church’s doctrine dictates that it bans such education from its schools, that means young people will lack relevant education, causing them to face higher health risks.

    These churches may need to make tough choices. They could evolve their doctrine to allow their schools to provide proper education, and to make it so their schools ensure young people’s well-being. Or transfer the schools to other organizations that are more able.

    It’s a hot topic, and there might not be a political will to enforce this regulation. Until there is, some schools will probably keep failing to provide RSHE.





  • Perquisition au petit mâtin dans un logement où la personne recherchée ne se trouve pas, et n’habite pas ?

    En plus des accusations sur l’usage disproportionné de violence, ça pose des questions sur la compétence de la personne qui a décidé la perquisition.

    Le suspect n’était visiblement pas en cavale, il s’est présenté volontairement quand il su que la police le cherchait. C’était peut être pas utile de mobiliser tout un groupe pour une perquisition sans aucune certitude d’y trouver le suspect. S’il voulait fuire, il l’aurait fait en apprenant la perquisition chez sa famille.