What affects us affects cats
Two Views on Faith and SocietyThe following articles explore a quiet revival of Christianity among young people in Britain. The first is a personal reflection on faith as a response to a destabilised society. The second offers a companion view: that faith is not only a symptom of breakdown but also a form of …
In a world where elite athletes seek every psychological edge—mind coaches, performance consultants, breathwork, biofeedback—it’s almost shocking to see a figure like Scottie Scheffler, the calm, smiling, world-dominating golfer, walk into major championships with a different kind of toolkit: unshakeable Christian faith. But to those who’ve watched him, listened to him, or even stood …
This post has been deliberately précised into an infographic. I am summarising in a few words hundreds of years of black cat history. 😉 But that is the point. To try and focus on the knub of the matter. The ad hoc development of the moggie black cat in which random-bred cats with jet-black …
NEWS AND COMMENT: This story is very concerning to anybody interested in animal welfare and the welfare of children in this instance. In America there is a program called 4-H which is a network of youth organisations. Their mission is “engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development”. …
The compact infographic below summarises how the humble and innocent cat became so unfairly associated with witchcraft. Once again, I rely on the best man or women on the matter of cat history and behavior: Dr Desmond Morris. Such clean writing and clarity of thought. He says that religious bigots, in this case Christians, …
Ricky Gervais has weighed into the argument about the Pope’s hypocritical pronouncements about some people preferring companion animals over children. Many people have always preferred companion animals over children but this topic has become heated recently because of discussions about global warming and a recognition of the unsustainable and rapid rise in the world’s …
It is probable that black cat became bad luck during the Middle Ages thanks to Christianity. The fear that all black cats are agents of the devil led to the common superstition which has survived to the present day namely that if a black cat crosses your path, it will bring you bad luck. …
As Christmas is drawing near, I thought I’d look into the evidence as to whether a tabby cat genuinely was in a barn or stables where Mary took Jesus and placed him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn (a guestroom). One point to clarify is that the …
