Atheism

23 May 2014

Please join or rejoin Atheist Ireland, and help to promote an ethical secular Ireland

Atheist Ireland is seeking new members to help us to promote an ethical secular Ireland, where your child can attend school without religious discrimination and indoctrination, and can grow up to aspire to be Taoiseach or President or a Judge without having to swear a...

7 May 2014

The Political Sin of Vincible Ignorance

The Chair of Atheist Ireland’s Cavan/Monaghan Branch John Hamill writing on the Taoiseach, the canonization of Pope John Paul, Mormons, Saint Anthony of Padua and Senator Ronan Mullen. By John Hamill While the Taoiseach was taking his place during the ceremony in Rome to canonize...

19 February 2014

When You Gaze at the Universe

When You Gaze at the Universe is a song by Pat McGinley from Derry about the power of science and the failure of religion to explain the awe-inspiring wonders of the universe. “Milky Way Rise over Yavapai, Grand Canyon” by Yogendra174 is licensed under CC...

17 November 2013

Secular Sunday #99 – Into the West

There’s a lot going on this week, all over the country. If you’re in Galway in particular, make sure to check out either or both of Atheist Ireland’s events there. See the Calendar section for full details. I will be spending most of the coming...

20 October 2013

Secular Sunday #95 – Fighting The Good Fight

We’ve had another very busy week. I say we but I really mean my fellow committee members who have mostly been working very hard; all I have to do is compile everything they’ve done in this dominical digest. I think I’ve got everything. Anything I...

13 October 2013

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

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13 October 2013

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

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6 October 2013

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

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30 September 2013

Teaching atheism in Irish primary schools – interview on CKNW Vancouver

Atheist Ireland is working with Educate Together to develop Ireland’s first course about atheism for primary school children. Michael Nugent discussed the issue on CKNW News Talk AM 980 Radio in Vancouver in Canada with host Sean Leslie and Pat O’Brien of Center For Inquiry...

29 September 2013

Secular Sunday #92 – Relatively Early Edition

As promised, this week’s newsletter comes to you considerably earlier than you’ve become used to. Those who prefer to get it later can simply wait a few hours before reading. – Derek Walsh, Editor

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