Rachel Tan

Co-Exist

Are you there God? The Lifestyle Team talk to nine re­li­gious so­ci­eties on cam­pus about God, tol­er­ance, and the is­sues they are cur­rent­ly fac­ing.
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Posted Feb. 16, 2010

Buddhism Society

Buddhism is founded by Siddhārtha Gautama, whose name means ‘wish fulfilled’. After he gained enlightenment, he was called the Buddha, or tathāgata (in the Buddhist scripture). We talked to Chuan Ze Jun from the Buddhism society about the essentials of the Buddhist faith. Buddhism seeks to explain and end suffering...
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Posted Feb. 16, 2010

Catholic Society

Catholicism is a branch of Christianity in the Roman Catholic tradition which seeks to emphasise certain particular beliefs. The role of communion is particularly important, and Catholics, unlike Evangelicals, believe that the Pope is god represented on earth. Some elements of the Catholic Church emphasise the role of Mary, mother...
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Posted Feb. 16, 2010

Hindu Society

Hinduism is often described as the world’s most ancient and sprawling religion. Its scriptures and teachings are voluminous and wide-ranging, addressing everything from science and history to philosophy, art and spirituality. Comparatively speaking, the Hindu teachings are uniquely inclusive rather than exclusive. Hinduism can be described as a collection of...
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Posted Feb. 16, 2010

Jewish Israeli Socety

Jews follow the Kaskrut Laws, which are not simply to do with diet, but are the laws that set Jews apart from non-Jews. They observe the Sabbath as the day of rest from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset. Jews observe around 16 festivals throughout the year which aim to celebrate...
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Posted Feb. 16, 2010

Christian Union

Christianity teaches the supremacy of one God in the form of the Father, the Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Christians believe that God created humans in an amazing way and in a unique and amazing relationship with Him. The fall of man means that all humans are sinful,...
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Posted Feb. 16, 2010

Interview: Master Shortie

Master Shortie is an up-and-coming British rapper who was recently listed in the BBC Sound of 2009 poll as one of the most promising new figures in British music. When we meet him he is very down to earth, friendly and laid-back, describing himself as ‘annoying and loveable.’ We ask...
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Posted Jun. 22, 2009

Interview: The Pigeon Detectives

Lifestyle brings you the best of the party of the year! Rachel Tan and Josh Smith interview Basement Jaxx, the Pigeon Detectives and Master Shortie. Photography by Lewis Bush.
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Posted Jun. 22, 2009

Money talks

Educational reform can only go so far in the search for equality. A child's financial background remains a crucial differentiating factor in the efficacy of their learning
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Posted Mar. 10, 2009

Sexism… it’s not just for girls!

Gail Trimble shot to fame last week on University Challenge, as the terrifyingly knowledgeable captain of the victorious Oxford University team. Trimble has been described as the ‘smartest woman in Britain’, and has the distinction of being the first contestant to stun Jeremy Paxman into uncharacteristic silence. Yet Trimble has...
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Posted Mar. 3, 2009

Freedom of speech: denied

To suggest that freedom of expression holds with the provision that it does not cause offence, is both paradoxical and ludicrous. Every opinion causes offence to someone; every opinion is capable of inciting violence.
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Posted Feb. 24, 2009