Atheist Ireland has recently written to all constituent candidates asking them six questions on secular issues. Many of them have now responded and we will be publishing their replies as they come in. What can you do: Offer assistance to candidates who support our policies....
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said that the Catholic Church should be taxed like other organisations on its non-charitable activities, particularly on its land of which it has a lot, given that the State needs the money. Ahern said this to Atheist Ireland Chairperson Michael...
Atheist Ireland is writing to all election candidates asking their views on six questions that are central to building a rational, ethical society with a secular State that does not support any religion. We will publish the candidates’ replies before the election. We also ask...
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racism and Discrimination (CERD) will be monitoring Ireland’s record on this issue at meetings from 14 February to 11 March. The CERD sees a link between racial and religious discrimination. In its last report on Ireland, in...
Be Honest in the Irish Census on Sunday 10 April. Think before you tick your answer to the religion question, and give an answer that matches your actual religious affiliation. If you still believe in God but you are no longer truly a Roman Catholic,...
If you grew up as a Roman Catholic, and you still believe in God but you are no longer truly a Roman Catholic, please be honest in the Irish Census on Sunday 10 April. Think before you tick your answer to the religion question, and...
Atheist Ireland is proud to be hosting the 2011 Atheist Alliance International Conference in Europe. We will keep you posted as soon as the full program and other details are confirmed.
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Atheist Ireland has launched a new website as part of our campaign for a secular Irish education system based on human rights law. http://teachdontpreach.ie includes information, resources and a discussion forum about secular education, and sample letters to help you to opt your child out...
Inoculate Ugandan Children From Magic and Superstition Two years ago, the Kasese United Humanist Association (KUHA), inaugurated the courageous goal of raising a generation of children in Uganda grounded in freethought, reason, and science. They wanted to break the generational cycle of families passing on...
Here is an article I wrote for today’s Irish Times. Give us a state that’s not religious nor atheist, but secular ATHEISM PROVIDES a better model of reality, and a better basis for morality, than believing in gods. Atheists can enjoy the benefits that many...
