Holy hypocrisy

APROPOS Iris Robinson’s religious beliefs, opinions on homosexuality, marital problems and financial irregularities, I cannot help but remember fondly the words of my favourite childhood literary pirate, Long John Silver: “Thems that has the most bible in their mouths oft has the least bible in the hearts.”

Holy hypocrisy
Tue, 19 Jan, 2010 - 00:00
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Joseph Bergin

Naas

Co Kildare

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