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A Morning Thought @ 2318

Nigeria 🏠 Meeting The Need For Housing

People And Nature ☭ This is the first of three linked blog posts about housing in Nigeria by Tom Ackers. This post is based on chapters 3, 4 and 5 of Tom’s pamphlet, Making Homes and Energy Transition in Nigeria, published today as a free, downloadable PDF on People & Nature. The other posts are here and here.3-October-2024These posts provide an overview of the growing need for homes and

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of One Thousand Three Hundred And Thirty Six

Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousGaza ceasefire talks resume in Doha, but ‘no breakthrough’ expectedPalestinian women endure increasing violence, depression from

Should Christians Celebrate Hallowe’en?

Dr John Coulter ✍ Sure its only a bit of fun! That’s an answer many Christians give when asked if they mark Hallowe’en. Ironically, Hallowe’en night also usually coincides with the school half-term break with many pupils attending events in their schools and the community. However, in spiritual terms, Hallowe’en is viewed as one of the main events in both the pagan and satanic

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of One Thousand Three Hundred And Thirty Five

Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousTrump keeps canceling appearances. What is he hiding?Sean Feucht’s Oct. 26 Rally Will Be Second Pro-Trump Dominionist Gathering on

A Morning Thought @ 2317

Celebrating Dissent Oslo 🪶A Landmark Event

Maryam Namazie ✊ Celebrating Dissent Oslo, held during 31 August – 1 September 2024, was a resounding success. The event organised by Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain (CEMB) and Dømmekraft focused on blasphemous women and paid homage to Shabana Rehman, the late Norwegian ex-Muslim of Pakistani descent, who was a taboo-breaking comedian and activist.In his tribute, which opened the conference

Celebrating Dissent Oslo, A Landmark Event

Maryam Namazie ✊ Celebrating Dissent Oslo, held during 31 August – 1 September 2024, was a resounding success. The event organised by Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain (CEMB) and Dømmekraft focused on blasphemous women and paid homage to Shabana Rehman, the late Norwegian ex-Muslim of Pakistani descent, who was a taboo-breaking comedian and activist.In his tribute, which opened the conference

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of One Thousand Three Hundred And Thirty Four

Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousIsrael’s precision strikes leave Iran defenselesExile from GazaNow Israel has struck Iran, is Tehran deterred from further

No Creature More Vile

Anthony McIntyre ☠ Only in the past few days have I become familiar with the term catfishing outside of its angling context. Even then my only familiarity with the catfish was an enjoyable lunch with a friend in London's Covent Garden Market about thirty years ago.  When 26 year old Newry predator Alexander McCartney was jailed for life last week for 185 offences against