Barrister Grace Sullivan has warned that the Government’s proposed hate speech bill could leave religious groups and pro-life advocates open to accusations of hate speech. Ms Sullivan suggested that many won’t fully grasp the far-reaching implications of the bill until it is passed into legislation and enforced in society. Speaking with The Sunday Independent, Ms…
An article shared by RTÉ Brainstorm sparked controversy among some readers after it asked whether the religious nature of common Irish phrases will pose a problem in a multicultural, secular society. The article by Dr Peter Weakliam of Fiontar and Scoil na Gaeilge at Dublin City University acknowledged the Catholic roots of common Irish phrases…
A Gallup report titled Faith and Wellness has confirmed that religious people are more engaged in their communities, have more social support and enjoy more positive mentalities. The American analytics company found that there were five key factors of spirituality that have a beneficial impact on a person’s wellbeing: – Positive coping and a sense…
The number of Irish journalists declaring no religious affiliation is four times higher than the general population, a new study has shown.
While Catholics make up less than 70% of the Irish population in Census 2022, the full breakdown released on October 26 shows that ‘no religion’ is still by far in the minority.
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