Category Archives: Religion

Religious School Admissions (9 Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 17, 2016 by NFB

I haven’t been within state provided education for over ten wonderful years at this point. I went to a dilapidated, badly staffed school in an urban area (that has subsequently moved to a much nicer building), where an ethos of … Continue reading →

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Review: God’s Not Dead

Posted on Aug 15, 2014 by NFB

God’s Not Dead Trailer I want to fully admit, at the start, the only reason I actually watched this film was because I had heard how legendarily bad it was, in a whole lot of different ways. You might well … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (18/8/12)

Posted on Aug 18, 2012 by NFB

Third place this week goes to the Irish Olympic homecoming “controversy” that was reported on extensively as the Games came to a close. Seems plenty of people wanted the chance to have an Italia 90 style welcome home party for … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (5/5/12)

Posted on May 5, 2012 by NFB

Third place this week goes to a project on Kickstarter, looking to get funds in order to carry out a scientific expedition to the Congo. The aim is to discover and document new insect and animal species. All well and … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (28/4/12)

Posted on Apr 28, 2012 by NFB

Third place this week goes to something I just heard, rather than read, on Radio One. Charlie Bird, who was last seen mentioned on this blog in relation to a really bad Presidential debate he chaired, just said Ireland was … Continue reading →

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Losing My Religion, Sort Of

Posted on Jul 23, 2011 by NFB

I was really impressed by the Vatican when I saw it a few years ago. It’s a magnificent little state, exuding power and authority in every part of it. You feel, very much so, as if you are in the centre of … Continue reading →

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NFB’s Decisive Battles Of The World: Orleans

Posted on Jun 3, 2011 by NFB

Second to last and we’re going back to the Hundred’s Years War. Name: The Siege of Orleans The War: The final phase of the Hundred’s Years War. When: 12 October 1428 – 8 May 1429 Where: Orleans and the surrounding … Continue reading →

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The Teachings Are The Important Part!

Posted on Apr 11, 2011 by NFB

I don’t usually write upon religious matters, but something struck me in the last week. My old alma mater was hosting a talk, one whose topic was on the Resurrection. The theme of the talk was on disproving the event, … Continue reading →

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NFB’s Decisive Battles Of The World: Hattin

Posted on Mar 21, 2011 by NFB

The Crusading period is one my favourite parts of history. What follows is its most important moment. Name: The Battle of Hattin (sometimes known as the Battle of Hittin or Battle of the Horns of Hattin). The War: The Crusader-Ayyubid War, part of … Continue reading →

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NFBs Decisive Battles Of The World: Gravelines

Posted on Dec 19, 2010 by NFB

Something a bit closer to home this time with some of the most famous figures of the period. Name: The (naval) Battle of Gravelines The War: The Anglo-Spanish War When: 8 August 1588 Where: The English Channel near the port of Gravelines, … Continue reading →

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