For neo-conservatism is a quintessentially Jewish project: a re-sanctification in everyday life of the core values of western civilisation, and the achievement of human potential through virtuous practice. The neo-cons' crucial insight is that public signals through law, custom and tradition are the key to getting people to behave well. And that is a Jewish insight.
Since science is essentially objective, involving the study of how things actually are, "materialism" would therefore seem to be its antithesis, sinc… - Melanie Phillips
Since science is essentially objective, involving the study of how things actually are, "materialism" would therefore seem to be its antithesis, sinc…
- Melanie Phillips
Climate ... models bear about as much relation to reality as astrology. - Melanie Phillips
Climate ... models bear about as much relation to reality as astrology.
Thousands of alienated young Muslims, most of them born and bred here but who regard themselves as an army within, are waiting for an opportunity to … - Melanie Phillips
Thousands of alienated young Muslims, most of them born and bred here but who regard themselves as an army within, are waiting for an opportunity to …
The fact is that there is a profound spiritual hunger in the western world which, for a variety of reasons, its church is no longer able to assuage. … - Melanie Phillips
The fact is that there is a profound spiritual hunger in the western world which, for a variety of reasons, its church is no longer able to assuage. …
They are fuelled by an ideology that itself is non-negotiable and forms a continuum that links peaceful, law-abiding but nevertheless intensely ideol… - Melanie Phillips
They are fuelled by an ideology that itself is non-negotiable and forms a continuum that links peaceful, law-abiding but nevertheless intensely ideol…
No one has a human right to hide from justice behind a veil. - Melanie Phillips
No one has a human right to hide from justice behind a veil.
Along with the rest of the establishment, the BBC which, to be fair, can make superb documentaries - seems to have swallowed the distortions about do… - Melanie Phillips
Along with the rest of the establishment, the BBC which, to be fair, can make superb documentaries - seems to have swallowed the distortions about do…
The Palestinians are a despotic, undemocratic grouping which promotes a religious war against Israel, a democracy, through terror. - Melanie Phillips
The Palestinians are a despotic, undemocratic grouping which promotes a religious war against Israel, a democracy, through terror.
After eight years in government, Mr Blair has precious little to show for his ambitious plans to heal the divisions in society. - Melanie Phillips
After eight years in government, Mr Blair has precious little to show for his ambitious plans to heal the divisions in society.
Login to join the discussion
Login to join the discussion