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A Battle Is Won, But The Struggle For Life Is Not Over
We are very happy that Lord Joffe's Assisted Dying Bill was voted out by the House of Lords last week; but we are not triumphant. A majority of 148 to 100 is substantial, but by......
The Hounding Of Ruth Kelly
No one probed the theological views of John Prescott when he took on the task of promoting equality and fighting discrimination on behalf of the Prime Minister. But Ruth Kelly......
Olympics Motto. The Ancient Olympics Were Held 1,700...
the birth of Christ and the modem Olympics were created to be an international, secular arena of athletic excellence. Nevertheless, the motto of the Olympic games, Citius,......
There Is No Need For A Public Debate About The Reform Of...
Front Bishop Hugh Lindsay SIR — I was astounded by Luke Coppen's article (Comment, May 12) on our Bishops' Conference, especially his claim that "officials at Eccleston Square"......
A Deadly Act
From Mr James Bogle SIR — Congratulations are due to those peers and campaigners who worked so hard to defeat the pernicious Joffe Bill. However, we still face grave problems......
Feelings Are No Basis For Judging Visions
From Mr Donal Anthony Foley SIR — Bernard Ellis (Letter, May 12) asks whether I have ever been to Medjugorje, and the answer is yes. But his apparent belief that it is......
Da Vinci, Abortion And The Horrors Of Muzak
From Ms Anne Dodd SIR — Surely the film of The Da Vinci Code, like the book, is a positive opportunity, not a threat. I enjoyed discussing the book with others and look forward......
From Mr John Bunting Sir — Many Of Your Readers
are no doubt concerned by the action (report, May 19) of the NHS in refusing treatment to Edward Atkinson, who sent pictures of aborted foetuses to a hospital. One may question......
From Mr Chris Miles Sir — Thank You For Peter
Mullen's observations on the horrors of Muzak (Charterhouse Chronicle, May 5). Does he ever listen to Vatican Radio? Yours faithfully, CHRIS MILES Berkhamsted,Herts......
A Brave Decision
From Ms Teresa Elwes SIR — I am a director of the claimant company of St Mary and St Michael's Parish Advisory Company Limited. I would like to draw your readers' attention to......
Pastor Luventus The Denial Of Death's Indignity
A couple of glorious sunny days bring a glimpse of summer, which then seems to fade as quickly as it came. The sunshine kindles my annual enthusiasm for gardening, which usually......