Religion
Opinion: The Great Pro-Life Contradiction
If Ireland's pro-life groups are so pro-life, why are they spending their money on public showboating rather than on charitable ventures? Here, don't panic; it's a rhetorical question.
Ramp Randoms: Best Cringe-worthy, Awkward Moments Of 2012
Gone are the days when gaffes were swept under the carpet. With social media, we can now relive each excruciatingly awkward incident as many times as our sadistic hearts desire, and 2012 was full of them
Ramp Randoms: A Quick Guide For Someone Who’s Missed The Last 10 Years
So you decided to cryogenically freeze yourself ten years ago before being thawed out today, and you've only got 5 minutes to catch up on what you've missed? We've got you covered.
Opinion: Legislating for X is the only conclusion to Ireland’s abortion tale
Ann Cronin on representing women and the human imperative to legislate for X.
Opinion: Choosing Atheism Is A Wonderful Privilege, But Denigrating Believers Is Wrong
Whether people choose to believe in a god or not, they are entitled to respect, says Paul Hickey, who's noticed the dark side of the atheist movement.
Opinion: Grow A Pair, Merkel
Angela Merkel has assured the German Jewish community that circumcision for religious reasons will not be outlawed, but what about forcing religion on a person who has no concept of what religion is?
Opinion: My Love Is Selfish, And It Cares Not Who It Hurts
In Ireland, the Catholic church has done disproportionate damage; it’s created a political culture where first allegiance was to a hypocritical “faith”, not to the State itself.
