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Thomas Parr (1433-1635)

UK: Daoism and the Politics of Ageing! (30.9.2025)

For me, it was obvious that “virtue” equated to “longevity” – and it had nothing to do with the Bible or Western religion (the godly live to very old ages). The Western view was (and remains) that non-Christians are essentially evil and therefore are unable to live to very old ages. The Devil strikes them down due to his own inherent corruption – which flows through their veins. As a non-Christian, this description would involve myself – but here’s the thing – I do not feel any more or less good or bad than anyone else. Furthermore, I was told that Chinese people “lie” about their age in an attempt to mimic those who lived very long lives in the Old Testament (according to the Jews). I could not understand this approach – as Chinese Daoism is an ancient teaching (in one form or another) that specialises in “life-extension”. Virtue (德 – De) is a product of climbing a tower (self-cultivation) so that when the top is reached (enlightenment) – things can be seen in a 360 degree perspective.

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Paignton: The Gurkha Curry! (27.8.2025)

This is a very sought after place with tables having to be booked weeks in advance. The cuisine is Nepalese (Gurkha) and is exceptionally good. The children enjoyed the rice and poppadoms – and it was a good experience for them. I was shocked to learn that the average price of a burger nowadays is around £8! Can you believe that! Even curries are not that cheap nowadays and so I am grateful we were guests and not hosts. As my mother is bed-bound abs could not attend in person – we ordered a curry to take home for her! We had a wonderful time surrounded by our family.

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Diversity is strength!

London: GCSE Results Day 2025 – Forest Gate Community School’s ‘Best Results’! (23.8.2025)

amida Islam also excelled, achieving nine grade 9s and one 8.

She credited her success to the school’s dynamic progress reporting system.

Famida hopes to pursue a career in medicine or science, and is considering Brampton Manor or Newham College for her next steps.

Ibrahim Mastan earned seven 9s, two 8s, and a 6, despite living with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a genetic condition that kept him studying at home for much of years seven to nine.

He said: “If I didn’t push myself then I wouldn’t be in the place where I am right now.”

Dylan Keser, who entered foster care during his studies, achieved two 7s and two 6s.

He said: “I gave as much as I could to get these results.”

Dylan often arrived at school by 7.15am and stayed until 5.30pm, supported by his foster mother.

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Revolutionary Steering Committee - BMA (UK)

Directive Number 17 – The BMA (UK) Condemns the US-Israeli Military Aggression Against Iran! (22.6.2025)

Iran rejects various modes of cultural expression from manifesting in its society – in exactly the same manner as the West. However, Iran also pursues a left of centre political path which opposes blatant capitalism, and seeks to establish a society premised upon the most sublime teachings found within the Holy Qur’an. It is Iran’s anti-capitalist (and anti-Zionist) attitudes that causes the West to confront this regime – as a means to protect the fascist State of Israel. Just as long as Israeli apartheid, Israeli racism, Israeli fascism, Israeli imperialism and Israeli Zionism are allowed to exist unchallenged – then humanity will not be permitted to evolve to a higher-level of peaceful co-existence.

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The Cell of Ethiopean Monasticism!

Egypt: Nag Hammadi Gnostic Library, Moasticism and Primitive Tribal Behaviour! (18.4.2024)

Furthermore, it is alarming to read of the primitive blood feuds described as forming the general historical context surrounding this important and epoch-changing discovery – being every bit as brutal and primitive as the murders routinely carried-out by ISIS and Al Qaeda today – behaviour very different from that of moderate, economically developed and well-educated Muslims. These are people who inhabit a pre-modern mode of behaviour and corresponding mind-set – and although I am not a theist – it is interesting to consider why the Christian God would choose to deliver his texts into the hands of such people. But perhaps that is the point. The Christian God speaks of unqualified love and forgiveness (as does the Holy Qur’an of Allah) – whilst the Jewish God is vengeful, vindicative and quite often demanding of blood. Perhaps the essence of Gnosticism has survived right in the middle of Christian theology – and it has done so without being seen – waiting for the moment when the ceramic jar holding its teachings is found!

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The Case for Abolishing the False Construct of ‘Whiteness’! (6.7.2023)

DNA tests of this clan has apparently demonstrated a genetic link to this area. Obviously, the Vikings had not yet arrived in Eastern Europe around 1,700 BCE – and would not do so for around another 2,000 years! Whoever these people were who migrated into India as ‘Aryans’ – they were NOT Western or Northern Europeans. This proves that the idea that the ‘Aryans’ were ‘Europeans’ is a myth. They may well have been some type of Central Asian with a typical ‘light’ complexion routinely found in the Far East – although examples of these indigenous people still exist within Eastern Russia (a collection of different people who look ‘Chinese’).  

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