The Curiosity Index: Week 36

5 September 2020

The Week’s Postings

I seem to be settling at two posts a week just now, but you know what? That’s OK.

Wednesday: The waters above and below
Friday: Focus, focus, sorry er what? Right, focus…

From the archives

Should a church be excellent? I defintely go off on a rant here. “Stop being a shallow consumer that sees the church and its worship as a product for your entertainment and centred around your needs you narcissistic twit.”

Some interesting things (to me)

Seven posts that caught my eye.

I find this incredibly encouraging. Researchers Find Christians in Iran Approaching 1 Million
A funny thing happened to Adele on the way to the Notting Hill Carnival – She got cancelled, no hang on a minute…
Moynihan’s Law: The Better Things Get, The Worse They Seem
Unsweetening Histories: In 1833 Britain abolished slavery and then made reparations which was only finally paid off in 2015. Except the money went to former slaveowners not slaves. Vinoth Ramachandra with the sobering reminder that even our acts of righteousness are often filthy rags..
Ever wondered what national debt is? The numbers ticking up on the world debt clock are absolutely mind-boggling but the whole thing explains the pros and cons pretty well. Perhaps someone should send this guide to budgeting to finance ministers all around the world.
Back in June, I was interviewed by Andy Peck for The Leadership File on Premier Christian Radio about the lack of lockdown in Sweden. Most of what I said then still applies today. If you feel like listening (25 minutes). Related: Sweden’s High Covid Death Rates Among the Nordics: “Dry Tinder” and Other Important Factors
Well done Pakistan. Here’s How The “10 Billion Tree Tsunami” Initiative Transformed One Area In Just A Year