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John Lee’s Followers (21)
John Lee
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The Unicorn Quest
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1986
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5 editions
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Trampships, Tankers and Polite Conversation: Experiences of the Merchant Navy During the 1950’S and 1960’S.
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2007
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6 editions
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Confessions of an Actuarial Tutor: Anecdotes, Jokes and General Geekiness
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2019
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4 editions
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Hell at the Gates: The Inside Story of Ireland's Financial Downfall
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The Lowdown: A Short History of the Origins of World War I
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2010
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5 editions
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Actuarial Fairy Tales
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Street Scene: How To Draw Graffiti-Style
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2007
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5 editions
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Yorkshire Dales (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 130)
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2015
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4 editions
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Point of Origin
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Born Rich ...: in a time that is gone forever!
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published
2014
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3 editions
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“Many religious fundamentalists around the world would like to see the establishment of theocracies — states where religion and government are closely intertwined. While some just reject separation of [name of place of worship] and state, others go further and insist that one religion’s tenets be made law.
The normal arguments for a theocracy are that, for example, it would lend a greater sense of morality to the making and enforcement of laws. Or that as our laws were originally derived from some moral commandments in a particular religion, it makes sense to enthrone this religion as chief in the state.
Basically, theocrats can talk until the cows come home about how great it would be if we were ruled by God, how great it would be if our laws followed God’s laws, and so forth. But this vision of theocracy will never come to be, and should never come to be.
The fundamental problem with every theocracy is that is innately unfair. Not just unfair to those who do not follow the state religion, but also unfair to those who do not follow the state religion as it is understood and interpreted by the humans who run the state.
After all, who really believes that all the Muslims in any of the Islamic theocracies we have today are happy? Those who believe the wrong things about Islam from one particular point of view are mercilessly vilified — the present civil war in Iraq is an excellent example.
Why a theocracy would be unfair to those who don’t practice the state religion should be very apparent. Whatever flowery talk there may be of equality, if the laws are derived from one religion, then the laws will favour that religion, like it or not.
At this point, supporters of theocracy often get riled up. This is because they can point topassages in their holy book which they argue justify their claims that their religion would be fair to all. On occasion they will also argue that their particular God’s laws are perfect.”
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The normal arguments for a theocracy are that, for example, it would lend a greater sense of morality to the making and enforcement of laws. Or that as our laws were originally derived from some moral commandments in a particular religion, it makes sense to enthrone this religion as chief in the state.
Basically, theocrats can talk until the cows come home about how great it would be if we were ruled by God, how great it would be if our laws followed God’s laws, and so forth. But this vision of theocracy will never come to be, and should never come to be.
The fundamental problem with every theocracy is that is innately unfair. Not just unfair to those who do not follow the state religion, but also unfair to those who do not follow the state religion as it is understood and interpreted by the humans who run the state.
After all, who really believes that all the Muslims in any of the Islamic theocracies we have today are happy? Those who believe the wrong things about Islam from one particular point of view are mercilessly vilified — the present civil war in Iraq is an excellent example.
Why a theocracy would be unfair to those who don’t practice the state religion should be very apparent. Whatever flowery talk there may be of equality, if the laws are derived from one religion, then the laws will favour that religion, like it or not.
At this point, supporters of theocracy often get riled up. This is because they can point topassages in their holy book which they argue justify their claims that their religion would be fair to all. On occasion they will also argue that their particular God’s laws are perfect.”
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If you are planning to purchase a automotive, it is very important to get your automobile insured. Car insurance is generally executed as a way to defend your automobile from any future threat. Also driving a automobile with none insurance coverage is unlawful in many countries. A automobile insurance coverage principally provide financial safety to the owner against any form of bodily injury to the car or the particular person himself resulting from any type of unpredictable accidents.
Another benefit of car insurance coverage is that it provides the automotive proprietor some peace of mind within the sense that they don't have to worry a lot each time driving on the street. This peace of mind is introduced by the fact that the proprietor will Young driver insurance not be fearful a lot about bills associated to accidents. Realists say that the extra you think of something, unhealthy or good, the extra you entice it and therefore enhance the chances of getting it. That is to mean that with the peace of mind, a driver will more than likely be concentrating on driving somewhat than thinking of accidents. This helps in reducing accidents.
One of the benefits of getting a car insured is that it helps in defending the individuals inside the automotive. The protection comes in the type of cowl provided in case of an accident. A third get together insurance coverage plan will cowl for the passengers while comprehensive covers everyone inside the automobile including the driver. It is extremely really useful that automotive owners ought to have the great cover to benefit from the full advantages of car insurance.
Car insurance coverage protects the car proprietor from unseen bills corresponding to hospital payments ought to there be an accident. It is very important notice that accidents primarily happen at sudden times and due to this fact with out automobile insurance coverage the victim may suffer from large financial bills associated to hospital bills. It is subsequently clear that automotive insurance turns out to be useful to protect automotive house owners from such like expenses.”
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If you are planning to purchase a automotive, it is very important to get your automobile insured. Car insurance is generally executed as a way to defend your automobile from any future threat. Also driving a automobile with none insurance coverage is unlawful in many countries. A automobile insurance coverage principally provide financial safety to the owner against any form of bodily injury to the car or the particular person himself resulting from any type of unpredictable accidents.
Another benefit of car insurance coverage is that it provides the automotive proprietor some peace of mind within the sense that they don't have to worry a lot each time driving on the street. This peace of mind is introduced by the fact that the proprietor will Young driver insurance not be fearful a lot about bills associated to accidents. Realists say that the extra you think of something, unhealthy or good, the extra you entice it and therefore enhance the chances of getting it. That is to mean that with the peace of mind, a driver will more than likely be concentrating on driving somewhat than thinking of accidents. This helps in reducing accidents.
One of the benefits of getting a car insured is that it helps in defending the individuals inside the automotive. The protection comes in the type of cowl provided in case of an accident. A third get together insurance coverage plan will cowl for the passengers while comprehensive covers everyone inside the automobile including the driver. It is extremely really useful that automotive owners ought to have the great cover to benefit from the full advantages of car insurance.
Car insurance coverage protects the car proprietor from unseen bills corresponding to hospital payments ought to there be an accident. It is very important notice that accidents primarily happen at sudden times and due to this fact with out automobile insurance coverage the victim may suffer from large financial bills associated to hospital bills. It is subsequently clear that automotive insurance turns out to be useful to protect automotive house owners from such like expenses.”
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