Atheism in Northern Ireland – The calm before the storm
Source: AP Like any country with a reputation for extremism, its history will always be judged on the actions of extremists. The usual saying that history is judged by […]
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And…You’re Out! Keith O’Brien leaving Scotland for ‘spiritual renewal and penance’
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 […]
Digital Theology: The mind of God in 140 characters
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 – […]
Ratzinger to stay within Vatican walls that will provide him “security and privacy”
The soon to be ex-Pope, Mr Ratzinger, is set to stay within the Vatican after his historic resignation later this month, and as a result will remain immune from any […]
Pope Ratzinger allegedly planning to appeal to Italian President for ‘immunity’
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 […]
Ratzinger resigns: Vatican statement in full
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 […]
Fr Terence Rafferty receives 100 hours community service for sexual assault on a minor
Fr Terence Rafferty We live in an age in which you can receive a rather lengthy jail term for updating your status on Twitter. Well, in contrast it seems […]
Michael Nugent (Atheist Ireland) addresses Irish Parliament on abortion legislation
As a witness at Irish Legislation meetings with the Irish Parliament, Michael Nugent and Jane Donnelly from Atheist Ireland provide an atheist perspective. Speaking alongside representatives from many religious denominations, […]
Ratzinger and Brady’s Christmas Special – Political Lobbying and a Call To Arms
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 […]
Opinion: A little moral judgment goes a long way
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 […]
One step forward, eight steps back: Belfast erupts in violence amid flag rows
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, […]
A Dialogue of Self and Soul: Abortion clinic to open in Northern Ireland
By now you all know that an ‘abortion clinic’ is opening its doors to the women of Belfast City Centre. We were about to condemn Precious Life and the bloodsucking, […]
DUP propose ‘Freedom of Lisburn’ to Orange Order
Pic: Metro.co.uk The proposal set forward by Paul Givan (DUP) to present the Orange Order with the Freedom of Lisburn has been met with opposition from both Sinn Fein […]
On Her Majesty’s (Not-So) Secret Service: The Queen meets disgraced Priest Sean Brady
In the steps towards peace in our time, it was the strangely significant meeting between the Queen and the Deputy First Minister, and former (allegedly?) IRA Commander, Martin McGuinness that […]
NI Secretary of State in opposition of marriage equality
The Tory MP Owen Paterson – the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland – has made it public that he is in opposition of equal marriage rights. His views are […]
Video: Richard Dawkins vs Cardinal Pell /// Debate 2012
Richard Dawkins / Cardinal Pell Originally aired on ‘ABC’ It will be frustrating to those that watch a large amount of religious debates to know that this contains many arguments […]
The Wickerman: Pride and Prejudice In Northern Ireland
In the early 70′s, the film The Wicker-man hit screens around the world. It depicted a police detective played by actor Edward Woodward arriving on a village island in search […]
God Is On My Side – Sexual Encounters of the Faith Kind
When the boy cried in pain, Walsh turned up an Elvis record to drown out the noise. Afterwards he told the kid he would “burn in hell for all eternity” […]
