A Secular Constitution for a Pluralist People – Atheist Ireland Submission to Constitutional Convention
Atheist Ireland has today made this submission to the Constitutional Convention. 1. Executive Summary 1.1 Atheist Ireland is an advocacy group for atheism, reason and ethical secularism. We are the only advocacy group in Ireland that promotes the political cause of separation of church and state as a primary aim. ...
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Without Discrimination – Atheist Ireland Submission to Constitutional Convention
Atheist Ireland has today made this submission to the Constitutional Convention. 1. Atheist Ireland and our reasons for making this submission 1.1 Atheist Ireland is an advocacy group for atheism, reason and ethical secularism. We are participants in the dialogue process between the Government and religious and philosophical bodies. We ...
Atheist Ireland welcomes call by Irish Council of State members to remove religious oaths from Constitution
Atheist Ireland welcomes the call from six members of the Council of State for the removal of the religious elements from the oaths that the Irish President, judges and Council of State members have to swear in order to take up office. It is a significant step for members of ...
Secular Sunday #94 – Slim Pickings
Another slimline edition this week following an extremely long Second Sunday brunch. (For all I know the die-hards are still there!) It may sound like some Bacchanalian extravagance but it was a relaxed and sober affair, the emphasis on conversation much more than food or drink. If you haven't been ...
Does God Exist? Michael Nugent's debate with David Glass
Michael Nugent debated scientist and Christian Dr David Glass, chaired by Stephen Shaw QC, in the Courtyard Theatre, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, on 9 October 2013. There were three rounds of statements followed by audience questions. Opening statement by David Glass Opening statement by Michael Nugent (more…)
Does God Exist? Michael Nugent’s debate with David Glass
Michael Nugent debated scientist and Christian Dr David Glass, chaired by Stephen Shaw QC, in the Courtyard Theatre, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, on 9 October 2013. There were three rounds of statements followed by audience questions. Opening statement by David Glass Opening statement by Michael Nugent (more…)
How to let the Minister for Education know your views on inclusive primary schools
Atheist Ireland is suggesting the following advice for parents and other citizens who are making a submission to the Department of Education’s consultation on promoting greater inclusiveness in primary schools. The Minister for Education is seeking submissions from the public on the following questions. The views expressed will help shape Government ...
Secular Sunday #93 – All Hands On Deck
It's just the news and calendar this week, but there's quite a lot in both. In fact we're so busy I've been drafted to take part in a debate, as apparently even Michael Nugent can't be in two places at once. - Derek Walsh, Editor (more…)
Atheist Ireland promotes human rights of atheists at OSCE international human rights conference in Poland
Michael Nugent speaking at OSCE human rights conference Jane Donnelly speaking at OSCE human rights conference Michael Nugent and Jane Donnelly of Atheist Ireland spoke at the OSCE’s international human rights implementation conference in Warsaw, Poland, last week. This annual conference monitors how OSCE states are implementing their human rights ...