Magna Carta (1215)

Introduction

Magna Carta of 1215 and the rights afforded under Habeas Corpus is an ancient rule that, to the present day, affords individuals certain rights and privileges. Many of the legal systems around the world are based upon the bedrock and underpinning of Magna Carta. The doctrine of Magna Carta and Habeas Corpus has modern day [...]

The Hippocratic Oath

PLAGUE KILLED HALF the population of Athens in the year 429 BC. Some may have seen the plaque as a punishment for sinful behaviour, but as the historian Thucydides later commented, it made no difference whether people worshipped the gods or not, they perished in the plaque just the same. One of those who survived [...]

The Concept of ‘Overpopulation’

In 500 BC, the Chinese philosopher Han Fei-Tzu wrote:… “In ancient times, people were few but wealthy and without strife. People nowadays think that five sons are not too many. Each son has five sons too and before the grandfather dies there are already 25 descendants. Therefore people are more and wealth is less; they [...]

Historic view of ‘Global Warming’

As the last cold stage of the ice age came to an end in 10,000 BC, there was a rapid warming of the Earth’s atmosphere that went on through many centuries. This warming had relatively little effect at the equator or the poles, but produced dramatic changes in virtually every environment within middle geographical latitudes. [...]

Euthanasia:

The writers to this site are intending to write a protracted article on euthanasia. Whilst the subject is highly controversial it is intended to view things from a political, religious and philosophical angle.
On the topic of euthanasia ‘KD of MarKat’ wrote:… “This is my personal feeling on the subject. I just feel that only if [...]

Successful relationships:

QUOTATION:… “The most important single ingredient to the formula of success is knowing how to get along with other people.” Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919)This is a theme to which this blog will focus upon, over the coming days and weeks.Relationships have a number of purposes which can only progress under given principles. Progress depends, largely, on [...]

A Celtic Prayer:

GOD IN ALL

He inspires all,He gives life to all,He dominates all,He supports all.He lights the light of the sun.He furnishes the light of the night.He has made springs in dry land.He is the God of heaven and earth,of sea and rivers,of sun, moon and stars,of the lofty mountain and the lowly valley,the God above heaven,and [...]