And the poor inherited Blair

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Christian activists in the UK have found it difficult to decide how they should react to Prime Minister Tony Blair, who attends Mass, is a member of the Christian Socialist Movement and makes many scriptural references in his speeches. Some observers believe that there is a growing tension between those who regard the role of the Church as one of prophetic condemnation and those who support gradual political change. There is particular uncertainty about Blair's decision to request Church agencies and activists to assist in implementing the 'New Deal' welfare programmes.

Government domestic functions, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Religious Organizations, Religion, Christian Organizations, Blair, Tony, Social policy, Church and state

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Take the third way to nirvana

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It is not necessary to accept Asian cultural standards to benefit from Buddhism, according to Stephen Batchelor, director of Sharpham College for Buddhist Studies and Contemporary Enquiry. He regards Buddhism as a technique for living, rather than a belief system. He feels that the real attraction of Buddhism is the eight-fold path of ethical, moral and spiritual guidelines designed to lead to unlimited happiness. He redefines the core notion of rebirth, rather than rejecting it.

Interview, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Buddhists, Philosophy and religion, Philosophy of religion, Batchelor, Stephen

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What the disabled need most is for the rest of us to think differently

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The most severe burden borne by disabled people is the attitudes of other people. It is vital for society as a whole to radically change how it thinks about disabled people.

People with Physical Problems, Psychological aspects, Column, Discrimination against disabled persons, Handicapped discrimination

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