Yearly Archives: 2009

Why can’t the BBC understand that we are STILL a Christian country?

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Kinders

Stephen Glover wonders “why the BBC can’t understand that we are STILL a Christian country” in an article in the Daily Mail, writing “At every possible opportunity it will wheel forward one of those professional atheists who are not happy … Continue reading →

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Between Narnia and His Dark Materials

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Kinders

Another article has appeared comparing and contrasting the His Dark Materials and Narnia series. “Philip Pullman may have been influenced by C.S. Lewis, but he departs from Lewis’ imaginative use of fantasy to create a world of adventure that is … Continue reading →

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Philip Pullman “Power of Storytelling” video

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Kinders

Youth Health Talk is a free website featuring “a unique database of personal and patient experiences through in-depth qualitative research into over 40 different illnesses and health conditions”. According to The Guardian, the site features a video from Philip Pullman … Continue reading →

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Pullman on Open University

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Kinders

Philip Pullman is quoted briefly in an article on the value of the Open University: “[The OU is] one of the last remnants of the impulse towards real social inclusion and betterment that underpinned the welfare state. Nothing like it … Continue reading →

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God’s Storytellers – From Milton To CS Lewis And Philip Pullman

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Kinders

Chichester Cathedral chancellor Canon Dr Anthony Cane is exploring his fascination with storytelling in a new series of Chichester Cathedral lectures named “God’s Storytellers – From Milton To CS Lewis And Philip Pullman“. “For many people, stories will mean entertainment … Continue reading →

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