Is romantic love idolatrous?

I’ve been thinking about this question, which I saw posed on the Ship of Fools forums. The short answer is: “It can be, but needn’t be”. The difference between Christianity and Buddhism, as I understand it, is that Buddhism teaches detachment, while Christianity teaches the right ordering of our attachments, starting with God. Loving God […]

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Debating dating

Blimey, over 3,000 hits in two days because of those Doctor Who photos! Doctor Who fans may also be interested in the report I did on the Doctor Who press launch for the student magazine Quench, photos and report on the filming of The Idiot’s Lantern, and much more besides. Also, keep an eye on […]

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The romance of hope

Valentine’s Day… I don’t really see the point in waiting for one particular day to declare your undying love for someone, and it’s the worst day of the year to buy someone flowers or take them out for a meal, because so many other people are doing so. And if creativity is a major part […]

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