Breaking the Mould
Integrated schools are a ray of hope against sectarianism.
A Thorny Debate
First published in 2002; this issue will never go away.
Is It Worth It?
Trust is a casualty of the compo culture.
Verb and Noun
The word “Parent”, that is.
Pluralism
The difference between a pluralist society and a secular one is that pluralism treats all religions with respect, while secularism treats all religions with disrespect. It is not a small difference.
Removing the Grime of Time
The Church has become like Michelangelo’s magnificent painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Defending the Heritage
Thoughts on Drumcree.
Is Ireland Racist?
We are a racist society and have been for a long time.
Is Christianity Vanquished?
I’m not worried about the Church. What troubles me is what Irish people are losing by turning their backs on Christianity, as some are.
Education for Inclusion
One in five Irish adults is functionally illiterate. Moaning and hand-wringing about it won’t make things better.