The Divine Universe

The publication by leading biologist, Richard Dawkins, of new book vilifying religion and belief in God in a rather ignorant and arrogant way prompts me to depart from my usual theme about heaven.
From his previous writings I cannot doubt Dawkins’ intelligence and wit, but he could make a more useful contribution to the study of [...]

St Francis is the most popular saint in Protestant Christendom. Even agnostics and atheists have a soft spot for him for his unspoken challenge to the corrupt and worldly 12th century Church. Pet-lovers adore him – a kind of patron saint of birdbaths. But the Francis of prayer cards, stained glass windows and statuettes ring [...]