Anthony McIntyre's Blog, page 679

A Morning Thought @ 1319

What Is The Purpose Of Seanad Éireann?

Tommy McKearney ☭ Does anybody know what real purpose Seanad Éireann serves? 10-Januray-2022Not only is its membership appointed by a flawed and undemocratic process but its programme is erratic and tendentious and frequently overlooks crucial issues.Little illustrates this better than its agenda last month. While giving prejudicial vent to its hostility towards China, it failed to mention an

Christian Cruelty

Dixie Elliot ✒ I came across this pitiful image on Twitter.This poor woman had her whole life taken from her because she had a child at the age of 14; most likely as a result of rape.The comments below the image include other such terrible cases. This shows that it didn't just happen in Ireland, it was also happening in England and elsewhere.Dolly had been sentenced to a hell on earth by a judge

Unconditional Love Of Dogs

Geraldine Green ✒ I wrote a letter to SPD Officer Ducre about the murder of his partner K9 Jedi and took it over to the South Precinct where Jedi’s memorial is displayed. I was the only one there for the last half hour of the lobby being open tonight so I got the opportunity to meet and have a very meaningful conversation with Officer Dionne Perkins who was keeping watch at the memorial. As we

A Morning Thought @ 1318

Science Fiction That Takes Religion Seriously

Pete Trumbore ✒ Yes, I’m talking about Dune, but don’t worry.2-November-2021No spoilers here for the brilliant film adaptation now out in theaters (see it in IMAX) and streaming on HBO Max. The movie treats religion as little more than background or set-dressing, one of my few quibbles with it.No, what I’m talking about is the way author Frank Herbert weaved religion into the fabric of the

Campaigners Call For Release Of Iranian Blogger Who ‘Insulted Islam’

Maryam Namazie ✒ highlighting the cruel predicament of an Iranian secularist blogger.26-October-2021 Over 200 organisations and individuals have called for the release of an Iranian blogger imprisoned for ‘blasphemy’.Soheil Arabi An initiative launched by Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain (CEMB), Atheist Republic and Ex-Muslims of Scandinavia aims to free Soheil Arabi (pictured), who has been

Fin

Christopher Owens 🔖 Ah, the mid-life crisis.Eulogised by artists and derided by gossip columnists in equal measure, it’s a time where the pain and tragedy of our mortal existence crosses a very dangerous threshold, one that threatens to undo a life’s work in days. While looking like a cunt. That uncle you looked up to as a kid? He’s taken to wearing day-glo hoodies and has a soul patch. That

A Morning Thought @ 1317

“The Working Man Without Bread Has No Choice” ➖ The Cardinal Who Supported Social Justice And Worker’s Rights

Matt Treacy ✒ Today, 14th January, is the anniversary of Cardinal Manning.14-January-2022Cardinal Henry Edward Manning was a convert from the Anglican church to Catholicism and was ordained Archbishop of Westminster in 1865.He was a strong supporter of social justice within the teachings of the church and was a key influence on the Papal encyclical Rerum Novarum issued by Pope Leo XIII in May