Yes indeed, Joseph (?Joe). David Quinn did attempt a partial deconstruction of Enda's scatter-gun populism this morning on the PK programme - but I'm afraid he was rather snowed under by the all-embra
Tony
In the light of the recent findings much reflection is needed here in Cloyne as we look to the future therefore Tony's piece is welcome. Nevertheless I found it disturbing, on the morning after t
It is good to see that the latest threat from the Government has brought together Catholics of all shades of opinion (not to mention Kevin Myers!) to stand up against State thuggery. I have an article
Indo editorial: "serial rape of our children" http://www.independent.ie/opinion/editorial/children-minister-a-lonely-ray-of-light-2823685.html
Kevin Myers demurs -- "kick a Catholic priest to death
Perhaps now would be a good time to bring back the fixed grill confessional. I find it ironic that in these times of concern about abuse, we see these open 'reconciliation rooms' which afford little p
Maire, you don't seem to understand that protection of the confessional seal is not a matter of avoiding excommunication, but of avoiding Judas-style betrayal.
I was massacred on the Commonweal webs
Your analysis seems to place a lot of faith in the ability of the State to deal with the issue of child abuse, ignoring the fact that the State has performed miserably in this regard. It's also diffi
It seems to me that there are hints of paranoia in some of the comments above about the government's intentions in proposing this legislation. I suspect that the legislation is primarily a symbolic m
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Brendan Hoban on the debate over the Seal of Confession
July 15 2011Yes indeed, Joseph (?Joe). David Quinn did attempt a partial deconstruction of Enda's scatter-gun populism this morning on the PK programme - but I'm afraid he was rather snowed under by the all-embra
The Cloyne Report: Tony Flannery
July 14 2011Tony In the light of the recent findings much reflection is needed here in Cloyne as we look to the future therefore Tony's piece is welcome. Nevertheless I found it disturbing, on the morning after t
Brendan Hoban on the debate over the Seal of Confession
July 15 2011Enda Kenny's speech would also require critical deconstruction. Populist rhetoric is more dangerous than the legalistic gimlets he deplores.
Brendan Hoban on the debate over the Seal of Confession
July 15 2011It is good to see that the latest threat from the Government has brought together Catholics of all shades of opinion (not to mention Kevin Myers!) to stand up against State thuggery. I have an article
Suggested new laws about Disclosure; Des Wilson
July 18 2011Indo editorial: "serial rape of our children" http://www.independent.ie/opinion/editorial/children-minister-a-lonely-ray-of-light-2823685.html Kevin Myers demurs -- "kick a Catholic priest to death
Brendan Hoban on the debate over the Seal of Confession
July 15 2011Perhaps now would be a good time to bring back the fixed grill confessional. I find it ironic that in these times of concern about abuse, we see these open 'reconciliation rooms' which afford little p
Brendan Hoban on the debate over the Seal of Confession
July 15 2011Maire, you don't seem to understand that protection of the confessional seal is not a matter of avoiding excommunication, but of avoiding Judas-style betrayal. I was massacred on the Commonweal webs
The Cloyne Report: Tony Flannery
July 14 2011Your analysis seems to place a lot of faith in the ability of the State to deal with the issue of child abuse, ignoring the fact that the State has performed miserably in this regard. It's also diffi
Suggested new laws about Disclosure; Des Wilson
July 18 2011Excellent piece from Mary Kenny: http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/mary-kenny-why-the-confessionals-seal-must-remain-sacred-2823875.html
Brendan Hoban on the debate over the Seal of Confession
July 15 2011It seems to me that there are hints of paranoia in some of the comments above about the government's intentions in proposing this legislation. I suspect that the legislation is primarily a symbolic m
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