Thanks George, that’s a very thoughtful and moving piece. You’re right in your conclusions, which in some circumstances involve turning the other cheek. As Christians I mean, and probably as members of other faiths as well. That’s clearly difficult for some people, like the Ayatollah Khomeini and his followers.
Btw a friend of mine has spent decades trying to outdo his brother who went out with Benazir at Oxford before becoming a successful investment banker. My friend has probably made much more money than his brother ever did - but that BB connection still rankles.
Thankyou, Patrick, for kind words... and the comfort of knowing that nothing changes: Romantic achievements always always trump material ones. I still smart from competitive events in the mid-70s (which is why that pic is tightly cropped). I expect we shook hands - she didn't do that with men in Pakistan, so that was a privilege.
Nice one George. Pleased my influence on our joint theological assignment has set you on a course towards radical Christianity :-)
Remind me of the assignment Bob - I'll look it out. Trust you thrive G
Thanks George, that’s a very thoughtful and moving piece. You’re right in your conclusions, which in some circumstances involve turning the other cheek. As Christians I mean, and probably as members of other faiths as well. That’s clearly difficult for some people, like the Ayatollah Khomeini and his followers.
Btw a friend of mine has spent decades trying to outdo his brother who went out with Benazir at Oxford before becoming a successful investment banker. My friend has probably made much more money than his brother ever did - but that BB connection still rankles.
Thankyou, Patrick, for kind words... and the comfort of knowing that nothing changes: Romantic achievements always always trump material ones. I still smart from competitive events in the mid-70s (which is why that pic is tightly cropped). I expect we shook hands - she didn't do that with men in Pakistan, so that was a privilege.