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And…You’re Out! Keith O’Brien leaving Scotland for ‘spiritual renewal and penance’

Featuredby Jason Murdock 1 Comment

Former Cardinal Keith O’ Brien, originally from Northern Ireland, retired in 2012 from leadership of the Church of Scotland after allegations of inappropriate behaviour and sexual conduct with other priests […]

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The Shambolic Genesis of The Protestant Coalition

April 24, 2013by Jason Murdock 4 Comments

The question remains on the lips of many; who the hell are the Protestant Coalition? Out of nowhere and forged from the ashes (and arrests) of the recent flag protests, […]

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Opinion: Moderate Christians are (probably) going to Hell

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It is self-evident that not every religious person is a fundamentalist, not everyone can be as righteous as Bin Laden or Fred Phelps. The religious moderate is your everyday preacher […]

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Standing alongside the prosecuted ‘atheist bloggers’ of Bangladesh

April 13, 2013by Jason Murdock Leave a comment

“God is great, hang the atheist bloggers” are the chants coming from the tongues of Muslim clerics – members of Hifazat – e – Islam – that are calling for […]

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The Unmistakable Cocktail of Art and Religion

Featuredby Jason Murdock 1 Comment

  Coming across an article on the Guardian website entitled “Why art and religion are natural bedfellows” – a title that is rather better than my own – got me […]

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Considering Easter: Why does humanity fear the dark?

April 2, 2013by Jason Murdock 21 Comments

The idea of resurrection is one dear to our species hearts. We hold it close because we fear the darkness, and it is in this infancy that we allow ourselves […]

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Blufire Media refuse to print NI LGBT magazine on grounds of faith

March 29, 2013by Jason Murdock Leave a comment

A free online magazine aimed towards the LGBT community of Northern Ireland has been met with a quotation refusal for printing costs on grounds of faith by local NI printing […]

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David Cameron to oppose “aggressive secularisation”

March 21, 2013by Jason Murdock 8 Comments

David Cameron is quite right – it has been a rather extraordinary week for Christians. Not only does Catholicism have a new head honcho, but so does the Church of […]

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Why I am an atheist (Contributor: Trevor Findlater)

March 20, 2013by Jason Murdock 6 Comments

Raised in a Christian home, and from childhood surrounded by born again believers in every walk of life, being ordered to pray before bedtime, in case I died and went […]

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Belfast Skeptics call for ‘atheist activism’ for women’s rights

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Belfast Skeptics have called for an increase in activism – with a focus on the atheist and free thinking communities in Northern Ireland – for women’s rights. The call comes […]

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Opinion: Why am I against Religion? (Contributor)

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  That is a question I am faced with almost daily, it draws much curiosity and misunderstanding from my believing friends. I am aiming, with this piece, to clear a […]

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Digital Theology: The mind of God in 140 characters

Featuredby Jason Murdock 12 Comments

Is the institution of the Church headed the way of the newspaper, the Walkman and the brick and mortar shop? Is the Church – be it one, or all – […]

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Atheism Northern Ireland Bible Studies: Lesson #1

March 4, 2013by Jason Murdock 1 Comment

I interview a specialist in Biblical Studies. We discuss the importance of Jesus, Moses and how the 10 Commandments were in fact carved with ‘a stick’. It has been presented […]

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Who the Hell is Jim Dowson?

March 3, 2013by Jason Murdock 2 Comments

Reporting by: Atheism Northern Ireland  Source   In any ‘post- cause‘ environment there will always be a number of views vying to establish the authoritative voice on the topic. Politicians […]

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Pope Ratzinger allegedly planning to appeal to Italian President for ‘immunity’

February 15, 2013by Jason Murdock 1 Comment

It has been reported by ITCCS (International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State) that Pope Joseph Ratzinger is appealing to the Italian President Giorgio Napolitano for immunity following the […]

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Happy Ash Wednesday!

February 13, 2013by Jason Murdock 5 Comments

So, it’s that time of year again! We all know you love a bit of Lent action. Have fun but remember, Jesus hates chocolate, wine, beer and cigarettes. Consume at […]

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Ratzinger resigns: Vatican statement in full

February 11, 2013by Jason Murdock 2 Comments

The first papal resignation since 1451 has come as a surprise to many. Even Ratzingers closest aides were reportedly shocked to hear the news. Others claim to have noticed a […]

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Opinion: Atheist Church? We are attempting to get away from religion, not relate to it.

January 7, 2013by Jason Murdock 4 Comments

The much talked about ‘Atheist Church’ held its first gathering on Sunday, in a former church in North London. Formed by two comedians – Sanderson Jones and Pippa Evans – […]

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Ratzinger and Brady’s Christmas Special – Political Lobbying and a Call To Arms

December 29, 2012by Jason Murdock Leave a comment

Taking the Santa costume literally.   The Roman Catholic Church is out of touch. Understatement? Very possibly. The Christmas speeches of both Joseph Ratzinger and Sean Brady contained subject matter […]

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Opinion: A little moral judgment goes a long way

December 19, 2012by Jason Murdock Leave a comment

HISTORICAL FACT. In fact, one of the, maybe the most, elementary of moral principles is that of universality, that is, If something’s right for me, it’s right for you; if […]

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The Northern Ireland 2011 Census – The State We’re In

December 11, 2012by Jason Murdock 2 Comments
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One step forward, eight steps back: Belfast erupts in violence amid flag rows

December 8, 2012by Jason Murdock 1 Comment

This will be short, as I can already hear the response; Atheism has nothing to do with the situation. Religion is only a smokescreen for the problems here. Its politics, […]

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