Podcasts about Atheist Ireland

It's Catholic Schools Week – an annual celebration of the positive principles of a catholic ethos in the classroom. But does religion still have a part to play in Irish state-funded education? We discuss with Alan Hynes Chief Executive of the Catholic Education Partnership and Michael Nugent Chair of Atheist Ireland.

It's Catholic Schools Week – an annual celebration of the positive principles of a catholic ethos in the classroom. But does religion still have a part to play in Irish state-funded education? We discuss with Alan Hynes Chief Executive of the Catholic Education Partnership and Michael Nugent Chair of Atheist Ireland.

The State must properly protect the right not to attend religious lessons in school, according to a petition by Atheist Ireland. Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast with more on this with Jane Donnelly from Atheist Ireland.

The State must properly protect the right not to attend religious lessons in school, according to a petition by Atheist Ireland. Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast with more on this with Jane Donnelly from Atheist Ireland.

You may have seen articles about atheists attending Church and finding it beneficial for their health, but what is behind this?Joining Kieran to discuss is Fr. Iggy O'Donovan, Member of the Augustinian Order, Stephen J Costello, Philosopher and Founder and Director of the Viktor Frankl Institute of Ireland and Chris Hynes, Teaching Officer with Atheist Ireland.

There has been a "steady decrease” recorded in the number of enrolments in Catholic primary schools since 2018, while multi-denominational enrolments have continued to rise steadily, that's according to statistics from The Department of Education. We get reactions to these statistics from Michael Nugent, Chair of Atheist Ireland and also Alan Hynes, Chief Executive of the Catholic Education Partnership.

There has been a "steady decrease” recorded in the number of enrolments in Catholic primary schools since 2018, while multi-denominational enrolments have continued to rise steadily, that's according to statistics from The Department of Education. We get reactions to these statistics from Michael Nugent, Chair of Atheist Ireland and also Alan Hynes, Chief Executive of the Catholic Education Partnership.

All religious images and artifacts have been removed from display at St Vincent's Hospital after the religious Sisters of Charity's shareholding was transferred to a charitable trust last year Michael Nugent, Chairperson of Atheist Ireland gave his reaction to this to Newstalk Breakfast.

All religious images and artifacts have been removed from display at St Vincent's Hospital after the religious Sisters of Charity's shareholding was transferred to a charitable trust last year Michael Nugent, Chairperson of Atheist Ireland gave his reaction to this to Newstalk Breakfast.

The Angelus was not aired on RTÉ One yesterday evening due to US President Joe Biden's visit to Ireland. Kieran was joined by Michael Nugent Chairperson of Atheist Ireland and listeners Chris and Ciarán to discuss whether broadcasting the Angelus should be scrapped..

We will be speaking to Michael Nugent and Jane Donnelly of Atheist Ireland about their dealings with the UN. 

It's St Brigid's Day today - the changing of the seasons, and the honouring of St Brigid. Many children around the country will be making little crosses to commemorate the day, and my next guest is concerned that those from non religious backgrounds shouldn't have to take part. Michael Nugent, the Chair of Atheist Ireland and writer and broadcaster Barbara Scully joined Kieran on the show to discuss…

The last story of 2022 concerned the reduction of religious instruction from 2.5 hours per week to 2 hours per week in the upcoming new primary curriculum. Lobby groups such as Education Equality and Atheist Ireland (and people like me) were unhappy that this tokenistic move was even newsworthy as it change almost nothing about the indoctrination of children in most schools. However, Dee from Raheny was not happy about the use of the word "indoctrination" and wrote a letter to the Irish Times denying any indoctrination occurs in her class. In fairness, Dee represents the vast majority of people in Ireland so I'm not picking on her. However, this episode is my response to her letter.

The last story of 2022 concerned the reduction of religious instruction from 2.5 hours per week to 2 hours per week in the upcoming new primary curriculum. Lobby groups such as Education Equality and Atheist Ireland (and people like me) were unhappy that this tokenistic move was even newsworthy as it change almost nothing about the indoctrination of children in most schools. However, Dee from Raheny was not happy about the use of the word "indoctrination" and wrote a letter to the Irish Times denying any indoctrination occurs in her class. In fairness, Dee represents the vast majority of people in Ireland so I'm not picking on her. However, this episode is my response to her letter.

For this weeks 'How To' slot we're looking at leaving the Catholic Church in Ireland. Sean was joined in studio by Michael Nugent, Chairperson of Atheist Ireland to discuss...

For this weeks 'How To' slot we're looking at leaving the Catholic Church in Ireland. Sean was joined in studio by Michael Nugent, Chairperson of Atheist Ireland to discuss...

With the rise of social media in the last decade, hostile discourse confronts us on our timelines every day. But what would happen if we began to listen, share our ideas, and communicate them in a constructive and civil way? To discuss further David Quinn, Columnist with the Sunday Times and Michael Nugent, Chair of Atheist Ireland to discuss..

With the rise of social media in the last decade, hostile discourse confronts us on our timelines every day. But what would happen if we began to listen, share our ideas, and communicate them in a constructive and civil way? To discuss further David Quinn, Columnist with the Sunday Times and Michael Nugent, Chair of Atheist Ireland to discuss..

A familiar voice on the airwaves as the group's main spokesman, he tells Conor about what brought him to activism and what he sees as the issues for atheists. He also talks of his work in partnership with Christian evangelical and Amadi Muslim representatives and his unlikely friendship with David Quinn.

"Misadvising The UN" Episode #300 with Michael Nugent For the 300th episode Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland joins us to talk about the current state of organized atheism internationally

The first episode of 2022, we talk about religion in Irish schools. Should students be allowed to leave during religion class? We give our opinion and what we would do in this situation. We also talk about surviving Covid 19, how to throw a funeral and Sinead O'Connor. All this and more on this episode of CackTalk! Show notes: Jake and Matthew both started of the year by contracting coronavirus, they discuss there experience with the virus. Recently the group, Atheist Ireland, have made an appeal to the UN, asking them to discuss allowing children the option to leave religion class. Atheist Ireland claims there is religious discrimination in Irish schools currently. Ireland's most common schools are primarily catholic even though it is no longer a Catholic country. Should it be mandatory to study this religion if this is the case? The boys give their opinions and possible alternative ideas. [Source: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/schools-must-allow-children-leave-during-religion-class-says-atheist-ireland-1.4772979] Following on from this discussion the boys discuss the story of the controversial Christian sect, Twelve Tribes, in Colorado. The group started a fire on one of their properties which exploded into a wildfire in the surrounding area. It ended up being the worst recorded wildfire in the state's history. Twelve Tribes was already a controversial group due to their extremist views and teachings. An example of a teaching from their doctrine is "...slavery was a marvelous opportunity for black people who are deemed by the Bible to be servants of whites, and that homosexuals deserve no less than death" [Source: https://nypost.com/2022/01/06/controversial-christian-sect-at-center-of-colorado-fire-probe/] After this Jake and Matthew discuss the best ways to throw a funeral, to alleviate the grief caused by death, finally they talk about the alarming recent tweets from famous singer Sinead O'Connor. These tweets came following the recent death of her son. Links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cack-talk/id1556413763?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1IuzBtgR1dfOMv8wg3l1k9 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDgwNDI5Ni9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk Music: Book Bag - E's Jammy Jam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbeUbgO2AJc Follow Cack Talk: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cacktalkpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CackPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cack-Talk-Podcast-101115855381744 Tags: #goodpods #indiepodcasts #podnation #comedy #cackalk #spotify #applepodcasts #itunes #newepisode #atheistireland #irishpodcasts #IrishTimes #Twelvetribes #SineadO'Connor #Religion #popculture #TikTok #funny #newepisode --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cacktalk/message

Charlie Flanagan, Fine Gael TD & Michael Nugent, Atheist Ireland

Eleanore Hutch, Journalist with DMG Media, Emma Kelly, Freelance Journalist, Michael Nugent, Writer and Chairperson of Atheist Ireland

An online petition is underway to have RTE end its traditional daily Angelus broadcasts, in the wake of the Mother and Baby Homes report, However, RTE insist the majority of people want The Angelus to continue - Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland and Amanda Gallagher debate the issue

RTÉ overreacted by apologising for the broadcast of a comedy sketch which depicted God being arrested for rape.  That’s the view of Michael Nugent, Chairperson of Atheist Ireland and he joined us on the show this morning. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Atheist Ireland has sent a 21-page legal opinion to the Department of Education on the right to opt out of religious instruction under provisions contained in the Constitution. They say there is no legal basis to force students to attend any religious classes. Mark was joined on Tuesday's edition of the Hard Shoulder by Jane Donnelly of Atheist Ireland, and Fr Iggy O’Donovan, priest, member of the Augustinian Order.

Schools have no legal basis to compel students to attend religious instruction classes, according to a report to be published this week by Atheist Ireland. They have sent a 21-page legal opinion to the Department of Education on the right to opt out of religious instruction under provisions contained in the Constitution. Susan chats to Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland  Image by Myriam Zilles from Pixabay Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  

The Garda operation in Waterford, teachers react to LC rescheduling, Atheist Ireland react to landmark case and how to avoid separation anxiety in your pets

Sean Defoe is in for Gavan Reilly and goes through the Sunday newspapers with Dan O’Brien Chief economist with the Institute for International and European Affairs and columnist with INM, Dr Jennifer Kavanagh Law Lecturer in Waterford IT and Michael Nugent Chairman of Atheist Ireland.

Today we are joined by Membership Officer of Atheist Ireland, Kelvin O’Connor. We discuss what the organisation does and how it operates. We talk about what atheism actually is and how it is being perceived in Ireland in general, especially some “militant atheism”. We touch on some policy issues, voting statistics, morality and the education system. Of note are the recent abortion, equal marriage and Blasphemy referenda, which that shows a huge shift in secular attitudes in traditionally very strict catholic Ireland. Times were the priest or Bishop have unbelievable local and national influence of fear are over. Of note is the systematic and wide spread of cover up of seemingly endless scandals of the Catholic Church at the highest level. Please feel free to share as they are interesting social talking points.If you would like more in depth information then please check out the main source: https://atheist.ie/ For more in depth information on changes and advancements in the education system in Ireland then check out: https://www.teachdontpreach.ie/ For regular and up to date information as to the movement of the stalls or activism, you can simply search for “Atheist Ireland” on Social Media. Facebook is your best bet.If you have any comments of ideas or suggestions, contact us in any of the ways below. We will gladly reply! E-Mail us directly at rumboyz101@gmail.com or hit us up on social media.Follow us and subscribe by searching "Random Urban Memories", as usual, anywhere like YouTube: Any podcasting App/Site including Deezer, Spotify, iTunes, iHeart Radio & TuneIn RadioPodcast Website/ RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/rumboyzs-show Twitter: @randomurban Instagram: #rumboyz_fit Facebook: Random Urban Memories

Today we are joined by Membership Officer of Atheist Ireland, Kelvin O’Connor. We discuss what the organisation does and how it operates. We talk about what atheism actually is and how it is being perceived in Ireland in general, especially some “militant atheism”. We touch on some policy issues, voting statistics, morality and the education system. Of note are the recent abortion, equal marriage and Blasphemy referenda, which that shows a huge shift in secular attitudes in traditionally very strict catholic Ireland. Times were the priest or Bishop have unbelievable local and national influence of fear are over. Of note is the systematic and wide spread of cover up of seemingly endless scandals of the Catholic Church at the highest level. Please feel free to share as they are interesting social talking points.If you would like more in depth information then please check out the main source: https://atheist.ie/ For more in depth information on changes and advancements in the education system in Ireland then check out: https://www.teachdontpreach.ie/ For regular and up to date information as to the movement of the stalls or activism, you can simply search for “Atheist Ireland” on Social Media. Facebook is your best bet.If you have any comments of ideas or suggestions, contact us in any of the ways below. We will gladly reply! E-Mail us directly at rumboyz101@gmail.com or hit us up on social media.Follow us and subscribe by searching "Random Urban Memories", as usual, anywhere like YouTube: Any podcasting App/Site including Deezer, Spotify, iTunes, iHeart Radio & TuneIn RadioPodcast Website/ RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/rumboyzs-show Twitter: @randomurban Instagram: #rumboyz_fit Facebook: Random Urban Memories

Kelvin O'Connor is member of Atheist Ireland. A self described technophile, audiophile, gamer, atheist, book retailer, West-of-Irelander, cynic, liberal, feminist, writer of over-descriptive lists.

"Cleaning up after dogma" is the theme of this week's program. After celebrating the births, lives and irreverence of the late Tom Petty and Ursula K. LeGuin, we'll play an outrageous clip of evangelist Pat Robertson, whitewashing Saudi Arabian abuses. We'll report on two nationally significant FFRF court challenges and other FFRF news. In honor of the upcoming referendum in next week's Irish election to remove blasphemy laws from the Irish Constitution, we'll listen to Dan Barker's song "Beware of Dogma." Then we'll talk with Michael Nugent and Jane Donnelly of Atheist Ireland about their work to remove the archaic and ridiculous blasphemy law from the Irish Constitution.

This weekend will almost certainly witness voters in southern Ireland voting to legalize abortion. Less than 5 years ago such would have been practically impossible, but no longer. And with the pope scheduled to visit Ireland this September, one will hear probably nothing whatsoever from the so-called ‘holy father’ or ‘infallible' bishop of Rome concerning Ireland's rejection not only of Catholicism but also basic Biblical morals. The catholic church is to be held solely responsible for Ireland’s self-destruction and God will hold this ‘church’ accountable!

Jane Donnelly and Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland tell us about their involvement in the successful May 25 referendum repealing the Amendment 8 abortion ban and the decline of Roman Catholic power in their country. Then we talk with Peruvian ophthalmologist Dr. Hector Guillen, the main organizer of the first international Latin American Freethought Conference, involving 12 countries fighting for secular government, that took place in Arequipa, Peru in May.

A look at the Atheist Ireland campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment with Ashling O'Brien of Atheist Ireland. The Eighth Amendment equates the right to life of a pregnant woman with that of an embryo or foetus. In doing so it criminalises abortion in all cases except where to continue a pregnancy would result in death.   Ashling O'Brien is an Officer of Atheist Ireland and Chair of the Dublin Regional Branch. Ashling graduated from the Trinity Access Programme for Mature Students in 2004, she holds an honours degree in Psychology from TCD and an MSc in Applied Psychology (Mental Health) from University of Ulster. Ashling blogs at Godless In Dublin and she is also on Twitter. 

See a glimpse of the secret history of the co-host with the most John Hamill, of Atheist Ireland, from The Free Thought Prophet. Be sure to continue to follow as more details are leaked at the start of every episode!

Jane Donnelly is the Human Rights Officer at Atheist Ireland. This year, speaking on behalf of a unique alliance that included Irish Atheists, Evangelicals and Ahmadiyya Muslims, Jane challenged human rights abuses in Pakistan at the United Nations. She also made a written submission to the UN on behalf of the alliance, which is now on the UN website, and in she then addressed the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva. The UN Human Rights Committee were questioning Pakistan about its human rights record under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It was really interesting to talk with Jane about her experiences lobbying in Geneva …

“Why The Pope Fears Tampons!” Atheist Ireland: The Free Thought Prophet Podcast Episode#6 Guest: John Hamill of Atheist Ireland https://www.atheistalliance.org https://www.facebook.com/AtheistIreland This is the first episode that lead to John being a full time Prophet of the show.  John Hamill grew up in Belfast but now lives south of the Border in the Republic of Ireland, with his wife and four children. He is currently a member of the National Executive at Atheist Ireland and he has previously served as Secretary of Atheist Alliance International. His work at Atheist Ireland has included a number of campaigns, including bringing to an end the practice of Irish universities in awarding without tender, millions of €uros in public money annually to the Roman Catholic Church for chaplaincy services. He also participated in the first ever formal meeting between the sitting Irish Prime Minister and an atheist advocacy group.

Michael Nugent, chair of Atheist Ireland, debates William Lane Craig, of Reasonable Faith, in University College Cork, Ireland, on March 21, 2017. --- Learn more about William Lane Craig here: http://www.reasonablefaith.org/ Learn more about Michael Nugent and Atheist Ireland here: http://atheist.ie/ See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmlcmVye4hM --- Support Pints With Aquinas here:https://www.patreon.com/pwa

Justin presents the audio of a recent debate between Christian philosopher William Lane Craig and atheist Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland. This was the first date of the "Reasons for Hope 2017" speaking and debates tour in Cork, Dublin and Belfast. http://www.facebook.com/reasons2017  For Unbelievable? the Conference 2017: http://www.premier.org.uk/whychrist Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD & Digital Download http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes

Iowa atheist Justin Scott tells us about his experience interviewing political candidates in the Iowa caucuses about their views on the separation of state and church. After hearing Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders respond to Justin, we talk with Jane Donnelly by phone from Dublin, who just testified before the U.N. on behalf of Atheist Ireland and 'teachdontpreach.ie' about the problem of Catholic control of public schools in the Republic of Ireland.

This week’s episode is a podcast-only special featuring the audio of a recent debate between David Robertson of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity and Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland. Around 400 people filled Belfast’s Stormont Hotel ballroom to hear them debate the question ‘Is Christianity holding Northern Ireland back?’ moderated by BBC presenter William Crawley. For more from the debate http://alaninbelfast.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/is-christianity-holding-northern.html For David Robertson: http://www.solas-cpc.org/ For Michael Nugent: http://atheist.ie/ For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes

Paris and the International Atheist conference in Gologne, Germany. Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee's outrageous opinion about the authority of the Supreme Court. Nebraska Senator Ernie Chambers' victory overturning the death penalty. Roy Zimmerman's song "I Want a Marriage Like They Had in the Bible" sets the stage for us to celebrate Ireland's historic vote for marriage equality by talking with Michael Nugent, head of Atheist Ireland, who joins us on the phone from Dublin.

David H Glass, author of 'Atheism's New Clothes' published by APOLLOS, debates with Mike Nugent of Atheist Ireland. Pictured: L to R: David H Glass, Eileen, Michael Nugent.

This week we announce FFRF's decision to sue the City of Memphis over governmental prayers, and denounce the American Family Association's complaint that FFRF is waging "the second war of northern aggression" against southern states. Our guest is Michael Nugent (calling us from Dublin), chair of Atheist Ireland, a group that recently donated to a Milwaukee charity to thank Irish Fest for stopping religious discrimination.