Sins of Christianity

YOUR columnist Rónán Mullen (Irish Examiner, December 22) appears to think that in a Europe without Christianity we would have no reason to treat each other fairly or welcome immigrants, or even to procreate.

Sins of Christianity
Wed, 29 Dec, 2004 - 00:00

What of the role of Christians in two world wars, religious persecution, discrimination against women, deliberate refusal to educate the poor to help them to alleviate their condition through access to family planning and healthcare?

Were not all of these evils - not to mention the Inquisition and paedophilia - perpetrated by Christians?

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Letters to the Editor: Patchwork of independent TDs would fail to govern Letters to the Editor: Patchwork of independent TDs would fail to govern
Letters to the Editor: Part of our heritage torched in gorse fires Letters to the Editor: Part of our heritage torched in gorse fires
John Kennedy, JFK Letters to the Editor: Neutralising Ireland’s neutrality
CourtsYour ViewPlace: EuropePlace: The DownsPlace: Maryborough Hill Douglas CoPlace: CorkPerson: Rónan MullenPerson: Michael RocheOrganisation: ChristianityOrganisation: Christians
<p>Sinead Morrissey writes: 'So, is the Irish funeral actually romantic, or are we all just obsessed with the notion that it is?' Picture: iStock</p>

Letters to the Editor: We might have a romanticised view of Irish wakes and funerals

READ NOW

Revoiced

Newsletter

Had a busy week? Sign up for some of the best reads from the week gone by. Selected just for you.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited