My dear wife has, I would say, probably never opened a religious book, and seems to be one of those people to whom the whole idea is utterly remote and absurd.

Indeed, it's futile to try and use Holy Scripture to support any political position. I deeply distrust anyone who does. Just look at what an Islamic Republic is like.

Cheap booze is a false economy.

Take the risk of thinking for yourself. Much more happiness, truth, beauty and wisdom will come to you that way.

What better way for a ruling class to claim and hold power than to pose as the defenders of the nation.

The violence in the Bible is appalling.

Never ask while you are doing it if what you are doing is fun. Don't introduce even your most reliably witty acquaintance as someone who will set the table on a roar.