The Second Discourseman On the day after the death of Prince Philip, I was quietly watching coverage of the 41-gun salute taking place around the country, when my friend entered with a look of concern. “You alright?” Yes, I was fine. A short while later: “Are you sure you’re okay?” I was somewhat bemused; IContinue reading “Strangers to Solemnity”
Author Archives: Four Discoursemen
The Unnatural Environmentalism of XR
The Second Discourseman Some time ago a friend told me of his fright when he was walking through Cambridge and turned to see gathered behind him a dozen deathly white faces, swathed in scarlet robes, chanting in the evening light. By now, such an appearance of Extinction Rebellion protestors is unlikely to elicit too muchContinue reading “The Unnatural Environmentalism of XR”
Conspiracy Theory or Common Sense?
The First Discourseman I will probably take the vaccine, but it’s strange to me how few people have any qualms whatsoever with vaccines or vaccine passports. I’d thought I was being fairly sensible when, upon the rollout of the vaccine, I thought I’d better take my chances with COVID, but I’ve discovered that puts meContinue reading “Conspiracy Theory or Common Sense?”
The Handmaid’s Tale: A Review
The First Discourseman I read The Handmaid’s Tale hoping to be challenged, tentatively expecting to have my patriarchal worldview shattered. At the very least I expected a fast-paced, strange dystopia, of an America simultaneously terrifying and familiar. Alas, I experienced none of these things, and for most of the book I found myself struggling toContinue reading “The Handmaid’s Tale: A Review”
Green Conservatism, Green Christianity
The First Discourseman Conservatives, Christians, and most of all conservative Christians are unenthusiastic about the environment. Largely it’s an issue that goes unmentioned; few would say it doesn’t matter, but the more radical calls for environmental justice or stewardship are met with indifference at best.
The Four Discoursemen 