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29 May 2012

Why we must combat blasphemy laws – Michael Nugent at the European Atheist Conference in Cologne

This is Michael Nugent’s talk about blasphemy laws at the 2012 European Atheist Conference in Cologne in Germany.

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12 May 2012

Atheist Ireland submission on draft State report to UN on Civil and Political Rights

On 3rd May, Atheist Ireland attended a consultation at the Department of Foreign Affairs on the Draft Irish State Report to the United Nations under the International Covenant on Civil & Political Rights. We have also made a written submission that Government departments will consider...

6 May 2012

Secular Sunday #19 – A Little Bit of Politics

It’s time for Secular Sunday! In this issue: News Upcoming Events Oireachtas Report

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8 April 2012

Secular Sunday #15 – No More Fooling

It’s time for Secular Sunday! In this issue: News Upcoming Events Census Graphics April is the cruellest month

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1 April 2012

Secular Sunday #14

Census The first results of last year’s census have been released, and make interesting reading. Here are some of the highlights: 269,811 people selected the “No Religion” option for question 12, an increase of 44.8% over the 2006 census. Additionally, 3,905 people selected “Other” and...

18 March 2012

Secular Sunday #12 – Snakes and Shamrock Special

Welcome to a special St. Patrick’s Day/ Mothers’ Day/ Bank Holiday weekend edition of Secular Sunday. (Actually it’s just a regular edition. If you want something related to St. Patrick’s Day or Mothers’ Day, try all forms of media or any retail outlet.) In this...

11 March 2012

Secular Sunday #11 – Competition Time

Welcome to this week’s Secular Sunday, the weekly newsletter of Atheist Ireland. In this issue: News Upcoming Events Competition Time

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2 March 2012

Atheist Ireland to assist Hibernia College with pluralist religion and ethics curriculum

Atheist Ireland today met with Hibernia College to discuss the course notes that made untrue statements about atheism and atheists. The meeting was very productive. The relevant course notes have been removed. Michael Nugent is preparing an initial one-hour introductory lesson for Hibernia College on...

28 February 2012

Report of Atheist Ireland meeting with Council of Europe delegations on human rights

On Monday 27 February, Michael Nugent and Jane Donnelly of Atheist Ireland met two Council of Europe delegations who were in Dublin monitoring Ireland’s record in protecting human rights. They are the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), and the Advisory Committee for the...

19 February 2012

Secular Sunday #8 – News and Views

Time for another Secular Sunday! In this issue: News Upcoming Events Opinions

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