‘God is dead! God remains dead! And we have killed him!’ cries and yells the Madman in Nietzsche’s The Gay…
The Two Veins of Religion
My footsteps echo in the cave that could harbour a whole football pitch. Cautiously, I climb down the rocky stairs.…
I’m Calling It ___?
Doing it, fucking, the deed, the dirty, say it like it is – SEX! Why does one miniscule, tiny wee…
A Letter to Myself Younger Self
Dear Jade, I’m looking at you, Fresher. From my point in your future, I don’t think we could have imagined…
Guilty Pleasure
“You shall not commit adultery” is the Sixth Commandment found in the Book of Exodus within the Old Testament.[1] According…
Separating the Art from The Artist: Religious Art
Many people show a worrying tendency to essentialise the past, to treat certain actions, characteristics and traditions as fundamental to…
The Alternative Way of Self-Care: How to Tackle Tiredness
CW: Health issues, Eating When the nights are long, some of us feel more tired and fatigued as our bodies…
A tale of original copies and copied originals
“Zynoeia – a fantasy kingdom of the four elements: earth, water, air, and fire. It’s a land where gem stones…
Student/Parent: Body Image
CW: dieting, weight loss The end of January brings the end of my social media pages being filled with messages…
New Year, Same Me: Rethinking Resolutions in 2021
For many of us, the beginning of a new year means one thing and one thing only: resolutions. Each year,…
