What is in Kelvin's Head?

Predictions for 2021

01/01/2021
1. 1. Boris Johnston will achieve his longstanding ambition to become a former Prime Minister.
  2. Stock market higher at end of 2021 than at the beginning (FTSE – 6,460) but higher inflation too (most recent CHPI – 0.6%).
  3. No progress for those hoping for marriage equality in the Church of England.
  4. State based hackers turn their disruptive attention to open source software. (Watch out WordPress).
  5. Donald Trump will remain the centre of attention.
  6. There will be midnight mass in St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow next Christmas Eve. People will be wearing masks.
  7. A rocky year for Nicola Sturgeon but the SNP will be returned triumphant to Holyrood, despite their record.
  8. No vote on Scottish Independence this year but like it or not, constitutional change is a-coming.
  9. Attempt to repeal the Human Rights Act, removing the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights from UK law. (It is a stepping stone to restoring capital punishment – the Brexiteers are not done with us yet).
  10. Legislation emerges in Scotland to restrict fireworks.
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7 responses to “M 40, GSOH obviously…”

Rachel

27/06/2007

Not sure if you read “Christianity” magazine, but they have had an “agony” column for the last few months which has addressed mostly sexual issues and has caused a storm of debate on the letters pages about their suitability in a “family” publication. The topics covered are among those least likely to be heard in a sermon but very important for christians to think through.

I am dubious as to whether “Inspire” has the nerve to take up either of your suggestions.

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kelvin

27/06/2007

Thanks for the comment Rachel. I don’t read Christianity so I was unaware of this. How very interesting.

Inspires does not claim to be a family magazine – it is for everyone, but I could easily imagine the same kind of debate.

The most interesting thing about the kind of reaction that you describe is that people seem to be saying that such topics should not be discussed in a family setting. I’ve a feeling that this is a particularly strong view in the UK and very different to what seems to be the case in, for example, the Netherlands, where there would be a presumption that the family was exactly the right place for open discussion.

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Rev Ruth

27/06/2007

Rev F (50), small rectory, seeks clergy-wife /scrubber to keep house tidy, prepare meals and listen after a long hard day. GSOH essential.

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kelvin

27/06/2007

Mother R, has it passed you by that slavery has been abolished?

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Kimberly

27/06/2007

I think we need to combine this post with last:

Fr Kevin’s agony-auntie weblog–

relationship-guidance, fashion, vocational questions, handy household tips …

just watch the blog-stats soar

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Rob+

28/06/2007

M 38 happily attached… still waiting for that Liturgy though

maybe I can bitch to agony-auntie for some help 😉

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Andrew

30/06/2007

Almost new liturgy (one careful Methodist owner) seeks a church for meals and occasional companionship. Comes complete with canonical approval and Guild of Servers certification. Affectionate, but a little nervous with children and Archbishop Drexel Gomez. No Anglican Hymn-book time wasters please.

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