Twenty rights-based groups ask Govt to include human rights in Constitutional Convention
Atheist Ireland has joined more than twenty rights-based groups in supporting an open letter, coordinated by Amnesty International Ireland, asking the Government to include all fundamental human rights on the agenda of the proposed Constitutional Convention. (more…)
Writing Jesus the Remake: David Horgan talks to Dublin Atheists in the Pub
Jesus the Remake writer David Horgan talks to Dublin Atheists in the Pub last Thursday. Jen McCreight's talk on atheism and feminism, from the same event, to follow soon. Dublin Atheists in the Pub is organized by Atheist Ireland, and takes place on the second or third Thursday of every ...
Atheist Ireland asks Govt to include secularism and human rights on Constitutional Convention agenda
Atheist Ireland has written today to the Taoiseach and Tanaiste, asking them to include secularism and human rights on the agenda of the proposed constitutional convention. We have also asked them to seek wider public consultation about the format and agenda of the convention. Here is the letter: Dear Taoiseach ...
Secular Sunday #26 – Have Your Say
It's Secular Sunday, the only newsletter approved by Atheist Ireland. In this issue: News Upcoming Events Have Your Say (more…)
Secular Sunday #25 – Blasphemy and Infamy
Welcome to this week's Secular Sunday. In this issue: Blasphemy Report Other News Upcoming Events Blogs and Such (more…)
Dublin Atheists in the Pub Thursday June 21 – Jesus in movies, and feminism and atheism
The Atheist Ireland Dublin Atheists in the Pub evening next Thursday, June 21, will have two excellent speakers, traveling from Cork and America: David Horgan, writer of http://www.jesustheremake.com, who will talk about the Jesus character in movies, and Jennifer McCreight from the Secular Student Alliance in America, writer of http://freethoughtblogs.com/blaghag, ...
Michael Nugent on Newstalk Radio panel discussion about religion and science
On Wednesday 6 June, Michael Nugent was on a panel discussion about religion and science on the Marc Coleman show on Newstalk Radio. The other panelists were Michael Kelly deputy editor of the Irish Catholic newspaper, Donal O’Sullivan Latchford of the Irish family and Media Association and Dublin City Councillor ...
Alexander Aan jailed today in Indonesia – Intensify campaign for his release and for repeal of blasphemy laws
Atheist Ireland condemns the jail sentence imposed today on Indonesian civil servant Alexander Aan for sharing material on Facebook about the Prophet Mohammad. The law should protect people from harm, and not protect ideas from criticism. We ask all Irish people to contact the Indonesian embassy demanding his immediate release, ...
Secular Sunday #24 – Body and Bloom
Time for another Secular Sunday! In this issue: News Upcoming Events Bloomsday Blasphemy (more…)
Secular Sunday #23 – Conventional Wisdom
It's time for Secular Sunday! In this issue: Convention Round-up Upcoming Events Blogorama (more…)