Well yes there are some splodges elsewhere in the developed world were religious fervour is the norm (though I'd question rural Ireland, nowadays - 30 years ago perhaps). But they are exceptions… (View Post)

I just find it a bit weird having religion at all in a school. I know it was a feature of my primary schooling in the 80s, but it seemed an incongruous going-through-the-motions-which-no-one-seriousl… (View Post)

Pedantic correction: I don't think your correction was pedantic, but actually quite an important correction to the previous point. Pedantically, I am pointing out your slight misuse of the word … (View Post)

Both are part of the mix. But if you give people the option to own their own homes affordably, most of them will take it. Which proves to me that in most cases ownership is preferable. I would want a… (View Post)

Off thread - I've just been to my youngest's Easter assembly. I will favour you all with a few thoughts: Again, a religious theme for Easter. I am mildly uncomfortable with this: I would im… (View Post)