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How the world works, and how it could in the future

In the 29 March 2019 issue of the London Financial Times, an article on page 6 caught my eye.  “OIL DEPENDENCY.  US shale bonanza boosts support for Israel, says official”, ran the headline. “The US shale boom has made it possible for the Trump administration to take stronger positions in support of Israel, including recognising… Continue reading How the world works, and how it could in the future

Visions of Heaven?

Visions of Heaven? Last month, when the battle for Mosul began, Islamic State caliph Al-Baghdadi declared: “All, without exception, will enter paradise as martyrs.  Moreover, you will enter paradise with four more Houris than other martyrs. For just as you stand by me now, so will they stand by you, or under you, or above you,… Continue reading Visions of Heaven?