Interesting question!
The UK's monetary system was born before the global acceptance of a decimal system, and anyone who was alive before 1971 can tell you all about denominations such as the "shilling".
On February 15th, (known as Decimal Day), the UK and Ireland adopted a decimal system.
The process was lobbied for … Read more
From my knowledge this distinction is only down to tradition.
In the UK, the term pence is used to describe the smallest denomination with the currency system. This refers to the penny, which has traditionally always been the smallest coin in the UK's (and some other English-speaking nations') histories.
In contrast, the term cent is derived … Read more
From my knowledge this distinction is only down to tradition.
In the UK, the term pence is used to describe the smallest denomination with the currency system. This refers to the penny, which has traditionally always been the smallest coin in the UK's (and some other English-speaking nations') histories.
In contrast, the term cent is derived … Read more
Everyone probably has their own beliefs on the role that religion plays in society, and I guess the part it plays in global peace is directly relevant to that.
Whilst it's true that many of the world's worst atrocities have been religiously motivated, it's also true that a lot of our moral, ethical and philosophical background … Read more
Everyone probably has their own beliefs on the role that religion plays in society, and I guess the part it plays in global peace is directly relevant to that.
Whilst it's true that many of the world's worst atrocities have been religiously motivated, it's also true that a lot of our moral, ethical and philosophical background … Read more
In my view, religion should now serve more as a source of moral and spiritual guidance and support for people that seek it. I don't think religion should have anything to do with politics, society or foreign policy.
You say in your view religion should server as more of a source of moral and spiritual … Read more
I would love to see an answer from a devout christian! Long live Richard Dawkins!
Technically they do only have one God, but this God is separated into different divine persons, with Jesus Christ being one of them.
The Holy Trinity
In fact, Christians technically consider God as three different entities (as if we weren't already confused enough), known collectively as the Holy Trinity. They are:
- The Father.
- The Son (Jesus Christ).
- The Holy … Read more
But if god is also Jesus then the entire logic from the birth to the death of Jesus makes no sense.
The story as you may know goes as follows...
God impregnated a virgin with his son (Jesus). Jesus grows up and does all these wonderful things etc. Towards the end of Jesus's life, God … Read more
