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I said: In the dark ages and medieval period, medicine was part of the duties of a monastery. They’d treat the sick, make medicines, and write books on the subject. Nuns did too; Hildegard of Bingen for example. All of this is demonstrably true.

Hmm, I detect a gotcha! But in answer, I’d seek medical help. For the time being, I’m part of this world and so have physical needs (ooh-er) like needing to eat and drink and poo. Medical needs would be part of that. In the dark ages and medieval period, medicine was part of the duties of...

Here’s a quote from C.S. Lewis. “The settled happiness and security which we all desire, God withholds from us by the very nature of the world: But joy, pleasure, and merriment, He has scattered broadcast. We are never safe, but we have plenty of fun, and some ecstasy. It is not hard to see...

The same reason Job didn’t when he was put through torment. God has started plagues before and at the very least is allowing this virus to happen. Why? No idea. Maybe to remind us that we’re in a fallen world. From a Christian point of view, tribulations in this world, no matter how severe...

This morning’s service from St Peter & St Paul, Rustington. Starts around the sixteenth minute.

...and from an Anglican POV, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said there are to be no more services for now and that weddings are to be restricted to five guests.