Some recommended reading on Greek Philosophy and engaging with culture.
Category: Culture
I enjoy music, theatre, reading, film and various aspects of culture. And from time to time I will inflict my thoughts about it upon you too.
On Poppies and Pacifism
Should someone committed to non-violence commemorate Remembrance Day? And if so how?
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“Every day, we change the world, but to change the world in a way that means anything, that takes more time than most people have…”
Death by a Thousand Photos
Some reflections on photography, technology and the morbid irony in our craving to make things ‘unmissable.’
The Winery Dogs – Hot Streak
Hot Streak is an apt title for The Winery Dogs’ second album. They are on a roll!
Who’s Afraid of Judging Books by Their Covers?
I did something stupid. And on the off chance it may make you feel better about yourself, I thought I would share it. So apropos of nothing… here goes:
The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber
A review of Michel Faber’s latest novel, about an English Pastor sent to a distant planet to teach the inhabitants about Christianity.
Yeast of Eden
Is there any clearer ‘Echo of Eden’ than the Artisan Food Movement?
A few thoughts on a theology of food.
Nehemiah, the Beatles and a Frivolous Venn Diagram
Just in case you’ve ever wanted a way to sum up John Lennon’s love life and Nehemiah 6:2-3 in three words…
404: The releasing power of non-existence
This week I opened my Twitter app and was greeted by the following message:
“@liamthatcher does not exist”
Liam Thatcher 