Archive for November 25th, 2009

25
Nov
09

Are science and religion compatible?

The 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species” has  opened up the age old debate on whether or not religion and science can work together. Continue reading ‘Are science and religion compatible?’

25
Nov
09

On air: Can men be taught not to hit women?

70 percent of women experience some form of physical or sexual violence from men  “the majority from their husbands, intimate partners or someone they know,” according to the United Nations.

Today in England the government announced that from 2011, children will be taught from the age of five how to prevent violent relationships.

But is this something that can be taught?
Continue reading ‘On air: Can men be taught not to hit women?’

25
Nov
09

Should Google be responsible for censoring the internet?

Many people looking for pictures of Michelle Obama on Google today won’t necessarily see the picture posted here. Instead, they may see a doctored picture of the US first lady that has been branded racially offensive. It shows a superimposed image of an ape on Michelle Obama’s face. Continue reading ‘Should Google be responsible for censoring the internet?’

25
Nov
09

What does “finishing the job” mean?

US President Barack Obama has said it’s his intention to “finish the job” in Afghanistan after eight years of conflict there.

But rather than asking how he intends to do this it has left some wondering what he means by “finishing the job”.  Continue reading ‘What does “finishing the job” mean?’