Irish government to give full legal status to Pagan weddings
Minister also supports legislation for Humanists ahead of final reading
Published Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 7:19 AM
Updated Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 7:19 AM
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Bythebay | May 01, 2012, 02:33 PM EDT
BrianO, go preach to your American brethern. We don't need it in Ireland.
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BrianO | May 01, 2012, 02:00 PM EDT
Once separated from God we become just another animal, when that's the case, steal, rob, and murder, as long as you are the strongest life will be good.
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phinsman | May 01, 2012, 01:27 PM EDT
For those who don't believe in God or deities, this should be a legal option in all countries. For those who have very logic oriented brains, they are much less likely to believe in a God or deities or be religious. Belief and religion is a personal choice, not the choice of a government.
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connemaragirl | May 01, 2012, 12:31 PM EDT
WT F ?,I guess we are well on our way back to being pagan again , St Patrick is surely turning in his grave ,Thank you Vatican for dethroning Saint Patrick ,for turning a blind eye to pedophile priests,you reap what you sow
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Bythebay | May 01, 2012, 12:19 PM EDT
It's well past time for Ireland to acknowledge the existence of other religions and lack of religion in its processes. We are part of Europe and are now a very diverse country.
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mrkennedy | May 01, 2012, 11:52 AM EDT
Another way for the politicians to raise money and slowly separate from the Catholic Church and its teachings!!! I wonder what their excuse is going to be on their death bed when the last rites are refused and then face God after dying!!
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welcaro | May 01, 2012, 11:27 AM EDT
Really, though, aren't they all Pagan Weddings?
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ellenfromcork | May 01, 2012, 10:59 AM EDT
I think this is just more of Ireland distancing herself form the stranglehold of the RCC and this can only be a good thing. The "Old Ways" were developed by the people of Ireland, for the people of Ireland and not imposed on us from the outside.
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Murph46 | May 01, 2012, 09:46 AM EDT
So,the "Old Ways" have survived the ouster of the RC ,to come back strong! Outstanding Ireland!
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Bythebay | May 01, 2012, 09:44 AM EDT
The legislation doesn't say anything about "pagan" weddings. What an archaic US term to use!!
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beachcomber | May 01, 2012, 09:08 AM EDT
So when will they change the law about married people having to wait five years to obtain a divorce? That seems archaic.
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