Monthly Archives: June 2012

Religion and the Secular Media

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

In so many respects Ireland is an anomaly with consideration to the question of the secular media’s attitude towards religion; especially the unofficial Roman Catholic expression of religion. The Irish media’s approach to faith and all things religious would make … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Prayer

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

Pray without ceasing — 1 Thessalonians 5:17 When our newest blog topic was sent to us I almost fell out of my seat. Discussing prayer, what it means to our faith, and what it means to us personally is the … Continue reading →

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They Trample the Head of the Poor

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

Moving home is one of those life events which we have romanticised with the icon of the happy family; full of bustle, adventure and promise. The flit has been culturally packed with the all-American cinematic scene of loving parents lugging … Continue reading →

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Nichiren Buddhism – The Secular Religion?

Posted on June 9, 2012 by

Maybe the title is an oxymoron, so let me try to explain why it may also make sense. The definition of secular in the Cambridge Online dictionary is ‘not having any connection with religion‘ so how can Nichiren Buddhism be regarded … Continue reading →

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