On October 3rd, I published a post about a BBC deep dive on Autism, about how it promoted the views of one psychologist, and seemed dismissive of the information by the National Autistic Society (NAS). Then, on October 6th, the UK Government published an update on the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and …
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Hide and Seek Who is Jesus? part 77 - John 7:33-36 Terry Pratchett was fueled by a delightful dose of indignation—like a cranky old wizard with a wand full of wit! He noticed the absurdity in society and decided to poke fun at it through his books, especially in his Discworld series, where the laughter …
An Open Letter to the Prime Minister About Autism Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives at No. 10 Downing Street.Free image from Wikimedia Commons. Dear Prime Minister. First let me congratulate you for your success in the Makerfield Election and the Leadership contest of the Labour Party. I am Steve Pape an autistic and ADHD person …
Moses vs. Jesus Who is Jesus? part 75 - John 7:12-24 Redemption and the Pawn shop I bought my second bass guitar at a pawn shop. It cost me £415 after bartering, the same model is going today, three years later, at £516 on Ebay and £583 on Reverb, so even taking three year's inflation …
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What was Jesus Doing Here? Who is Jesus? part 54 - John 5:1-18 The third sign of Jesus healing a man at the pool of Bethesda shows his power over illness and time. John clearly states that Jesus did other miracles as well as the ones called signs. These signs are important acts meant to …
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Media Watch On Thursday, 18th December, the Mental Health Bill 2025 received Royal Assent and is about to become law. This has been well received by the NHS, the Royal College of Nursing and the National Autistic Society. "It is a change long in the making," says Tim Nicholls, former Assistant Director of Policy, Research, …
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A statue? The Bride Searches for Her Beloved - Song of Songs 5:2-6:3 Saint Augustine of Hippo was a strange character. From the time he was 16 years old, St. Augustine led an immoral life. He had a child out of wedlock, embraced heretical teachings, and was even a thief. His reaction to God during …
Water transformed into wine Who is Jesus? Part 35, John 2:1-11 Have you noticed the passage I'm talking about? It's the same passage again. The first time, I dealt with the obvious theme of obedience to Jesus. This time, I will briefly examine eight other points found in this short reading. Having written it, it's …
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My bass, a Fender Jazz Bass V Standard from 1996, is working OK but is only noiseless when both pickups are turned all the way up. To remedy this I bought a new set of pickups. Of course, two ceramic magnets attached to the bottom of unmagnetised metal slugs will not produce the same magnetic …
Understanding atonement Lent 2024 - Part 3, A ransom paid to Satan This Lent, I reflect deeply on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, exploring the various theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches. I realize that this journey reveals a rich tapestry of beliefs and interpretations. It's important to acknowledge …
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