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Giles Fraser: Christianity needs to ditch Plato The Christmas Gospel reading — “In the beginning was the Word” — always reminds me that when the early Church spoke about the Word of God Subscriber only	The Church could mean peace THIS CHRISTMAS, most of us will have heard sentiments of peace expressed by rulers, political leaders, church leaders, and serving soldiers. Subscriber only	Led all that way for birth or death? ‘This story lures us into reflection, and then deeper self-examination’ Subscriber only

Simon Parke: Going round in circles HERE IS a quiz question to help fill the time between those New Year round-ups and documentaries about penguins on TV. Subscriber only	Trying to predict the unpredictable ‘Non-religious maintain their faith in “Lady Luck” ’ Subscriber only	The Covenant tightrope walk ‘The challenge will be how to harness bloggers’ energies for good’ Subscriber only

Leader: Wisdom from the East? IT IS SAD that Dr Williams’s innocuous remarks about the nativity sparked a debate that was characterised by ignorance and a disingenuous sense of... Subscriber only	100 years ago I observe that in your number for December 20th, you give a very short account of the statements made as to the advantages which Chelmsford offers as... Subscriber only	Stress the positives, not the differences ‘There may be some topics where all can speak from a common ethical imperative’ Subscriber only

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