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Very few places now offer you the possibility of civilised discussion between different points of view – whether on social, religious, political, and ethical matters, or in relation to economics, business, sport, fashion, the arts, media, education, science, technology, or whatever else.

It is our ambition and desire to be one such place of civilised discussion. That is what we are working towards. That is why you will find divergent voices very welcome here.

Add your own voice, by engaging with the views here – by sending in comments, stories, jokes, questions, and so on. Though only with politeness and civility, please – and only within the values and framework of the Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, and Justice.

We look forward to hearing your view – whatever that is. Meanwhile, enjoy the range of views here.

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  1. Legitimate Resistance

    My Christmas reading has offered a surprising perspective of hope for Ukraine from a new book about the 17th century Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer. Vermeer lived,…

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  2. Why Celebrate?

    Beyond the sentimental glitz, music and food, Christmas can be very unsettling. Now for the fourth time since Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, we are celebrating the Word…

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  3. Modern Humanism: Science, Ethics, and the Stewardship of Earth

    By Kai Taraporevala https://kaitaraporevala.wixsite.com/modern-humanism Extract: 685 words Humanist discourse as a layered process Modern Humanism is based on a close compact between science and moral decision…

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  4. Decline or Dialogue?

    Two sharply contrasting views of Europe surfaced this week, one from Washington, the other from Brussels. These two visions imply very different futures for Europe. And for…

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  5. Change Of Registered Address

    The Registered Address of Salt Desert Media Group Ltd. (SDMG) has changed, to: 127 High Street, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge. CB1 9LU England, UK. That change impacts…

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  6. THE UNITED NATIONS AT 80

    This article was written soon after the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) Charter on 26 June 2025, as we wait to…

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  7. A compass for our times

    How should followers of Jesus respond in a time of political turmoil and cultural fragmentation, when the loudest voices often drown out the wisest? Last night…

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  8. Still relevant!?

    This weekend we approach the twentieth century with the eighth of nine events in our Geloof in Mokum series. Celebrating the 750th anniversary of Amsterdam, we have been…

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  9. Letter to America

    In 1898, three years before he became prime minister of the Netherlands, Abraham Kuyper addressed American leaders in a series of lectures at Princeton Seminary.  I…

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  10. Some Lessons from Turkiye and India for the US Federal Reserve

    Central Bank Autonomy is Critical for Ensuring Healthy Economies and Financial Markets By Kamal Malhotra, August 6, 2025 A recent study published in the Harvard Business Review…

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