HERE’S A controversial statement from a popular children’s author. Was he right? “The Old Testament is responsible for more atheism, agnosticism, disbelief – call it what you will – than any book every written. It has emptied more churches than ...

AS JEREMY CORBYN nears the end of his time as elected Leader of the Labour Party, he’s still speaking up for the poor – who crank out most of the profits for the shareholders, but take the smallest share of ...

WORLD LEADERS would do well to reflect on this statement when they try to explain why there is still war in Syria or occupation of Palestine or poverty in their own countries. And perhaps look in the mirror. “The most ...

A FAMOUS AUTHOR reminds us to see the positives – even when times are tough! “Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuild my life.” J.K. Rowling •Read more about it: Thought for today The Thames Today

THIS SINGER/ACTOR may not always have taken her own advice – but losing the social pressure to conform could decrease misery across the world. “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” Judy ...

RIPPLES COME TOGETHER to create huge waves: never think that you are acting alone and cannot make a difference. “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” Mother Teresa ...

HERE’S A TRIBUTE to women from a popular US author – reminding us to look at women as individuals, not as an amorphous underclass. “I try to write parts for women that are as complicated as women actually are.” Nora ...

Here’s a thought which expresses a truth which is universally applicable – to all those with or trying to obtain power over other people. “Extremists have shown what frightens them most: a girl with a book.” Malala Yousafzai •Read more ...

OVER 2,000 YEARS AGO, Aristotle coined these words of encouragement. “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light .” Aristotle (Ancient Greek philosopher) •Read more about it: Thought for today The Thames Today

THE NUMBER OF victims killed as a result of domestic violence reached a five year high last September – and around 75% of those victims are thought to be women. Last month we learned that the number of women murder ...