Posts Tagged: sectarianism
Review: To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee)
Somehow I escaped reading this essential school text, with its story of racism in 1930s American South. Living in Northern Ireland, I draw parallels with sectarianism, with its similar bigotry and prejudice. To Kill a Mockingbird was part of a
Review: To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee)
Somehow I escaped reading this essential school text, with its story of racism in 1930s American South. Living in Northern Ireland, I draw parallels with sectarianism, with its similar bigotry and prejudice. To Kill a Mockingbird was part of a
Crucifixes in Italian schools barred
A European news story that I thought would be easy feed for Northern Ireland tv and radio journalists: the European Court of Human Rights has banned crucifixes being displayed in Italian schools: While this was carried by BBC News website
Crucifixes in Italian schools barred
A European news story that I thought would be easy feed for Northern Ireland tv and radio journalists: the European Court of Human Rights has banned crucifixes being displayed in Italian schools: While this was carried by BBC News website
Crucifixes in Italian schools barred
A European news story that I thought would be easy feed for Northern Ireland tv and radio journalists: the European Court of Human Rights has banned crucifixes being displayed in Italian schools: While this was carried by BBC News website
Crucifixes in Italian schools barred
A European news story that I thought would be easy feed for Northern Ireland tv and radio journalists: the European Court of Human Rights has banned crucifixes being displayed in Italian schools: While this was carried by BBC News website
The myth of Eurabia, in Northern Ireland
In the ethnic mix of many modern and open cities, the Parisian neighbourhood of Belleville reflects a cosmopolitanism of shared spaces and the everyday need to just get on with the demands of life — working, school, shopping. Yet as
The myth of Eurabia, in Northern Ireland
In the ethnic mix of many modern and open cities, the Parisian neighbourhood of Belleville reflects a cosmopolitanism of shared spaces and the everyday need to just get on with the demands of life — working, school, shopping. Yet as
The myth of Eurabia, in Northern Ireland
In the ethnic mix of many modern and open cities, the Parisian neighbourhood of Belleville reflects a cosmopolitanism of shared spaces and the everyday need to just get on with the demands of life — working, school, shopping. Yet as
The myth of Eurabia, in Northern Ireland
In the ethnic mix of many modern and open cities, the Parisian neighbourhood of Belleville reflects a cosmopolitanism of shared spaces and the everyday need to just get on with the demands of life — working, school, shopping. Yet as
Russia to teach religion in schools
Russia’s president, Dmitry Medvedev, has announced a pilot project which would offer 250,000 students the choice of classes in their own religion, a comparative course on religion or secular classes on ethics. A previous attempt to introduce religious education as part
Russia to teach religion in schools
Russia’s president, Dmitry Medvedev, has announced a pilot project which would offer 250,000 students the choice of classes in their own religion, a comparative course on religion or secular classes on ethics. A previous attempt to introduce religious education as part
Iraq elections: appealing across sectarian lines
There is no denying that the security situation has improved in Iraq, as for the first time candidates in the forthcoming elections will have their name printed on the ballot, and their face on election posters (if they choose). I
Iraq elections: appealing across sectarian lines
There is no denying that the security situation has improved in Iraq, as for the first time candidates in the forthcoming elections will have their name printed on the ballot, and their face on election posters (if they choose). I
Review: Roderick Buchanan (Ormeau Baths)
I viewed the Roderick Buchanan exhibition at the Ormeau Baths Gallery. I was intrigued by the references to sectarianism. Much of what was displayed was drawn on his “Histrionics” work, commissioned by the Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Museums, in
Review: Roderick Buchanan (Ormeau Baths)
I viewed the Roderick Buchanan exhibition at the Ormeau Baths Gallery. I was intrigued by the references to sectarianism. Much of what was displayed was drawn on his “Histrionics” work, commissioned by the Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Museums, in
The Cruiser
Michael McDowell is a friend in Washington DC, a Northerner in North America. In transatlantic spirit, I got him an Grand Union Flag (America’s first national flag and raised by George Washinton’s army on New Year’s Day 1776). It features
The Cruiser
Michael McDowell is a friend in Washington DC, a Northerner in North America. In transatlantic spirit, I got him an Grand Union Flag (America’s first national flag and raised by George Washinton’s army on New Year’s Day 1776). It features
Three religions coexist peacefully in Tartarstan (IHT)
As a curious antidote to all the discussion on whether the terrorists in the Mubaki catastrophe singled out Westerners (false) in their murdureous campaign last week — which saw 170 killed and a further 230 injured — the International Herald
Three religions coexist peacefully in Tartarstan (IHT)
As a curious antidote to all the discussion on whether the terrorists in the Mubaki catastrophe singled out Westerners (false) in their murdureous campaign last week — which saw 170 killed and a further 230 injured — the International Herald
Three religions coexist peacefully in Tartarstan (IHT)
As a curious antidote to all the discussion on whether the terrorists in the Mubaki catastrophe singled out Westerners (false) in their murdureous campaign last week — which saw 170 killed and a further 230 injured — the International Herald
Three religions coexist peacefully in Tartarstan (IHT)
As a curious antidote to all the discussion on whether the terrorists in the Mubaki catastrophe singled out Westerners (false) in their murdureous campaign last week — which saw 170 killed and a further 230 injured — the International Herald
Accord and faith schools
The Economist published an article on the current Government policy discussion on the establishment of more single faith schools, and mentions a countervailing movement by an organisation called Accord (“believing in children, learning together”). Interestingly, Accord is not calling for
Accord and faith schools
The Economist published an article on the current Government policy discussion on the establishment of more single faith schools, and mentions a countervailing movement by an organisation called Accord (“believing in children, learning together”). Interestingly, Accord is not calling for
Rock Against Sectarianism?
Rock Against Racism began in 1976, in response to controversialcomments made by Eric Clapton and David Bowie. The events didn’t takeoff in Northern Ireland. The reason, explains local organiser PeterBurns, is that “we didn’t have as big a problem with
Rock Against Sectarianism?
Rock Against Racism began in 1976, in response to controversialcomments made by Eric Clapton and David Bowie. The events didn’t takeoff in Northern Ireland. The reason, explains local organiser PeterBurns, is that “we didn’t have as big a problem with
Moving Beyond Sectarianism
Last Friday’s Belfast Telegraph gave a precious few column inches to anarticle announcing the launch of an online teaching resource for youngpeople, on the subject of addressing sectarianism. I still react withsurprise that such statements are accorded so little promotion
Moving Beyond Sectarianism
Last Friday’s Belfast Telegraph gave a precious few column inches to anarticle announcing the launch of an online teaching resource for youngpeople, on the subject of addressing sectarianism. I still react withsurprise that such statements are accorded so little promotion
Moving beyond antagonism
I very much like listening to speeches by Duncan Morrow, CEO of theCommunity Relations Council in Northern Ireland. They inspire. Thisarticle is entitled, “Communities, Relationships and Development: TheNorthern Irish Conundrum”. Not catchy. I would advise, “Moving beyondantagonism”, because that’s what
Moving beyond antagonism
I very much like listening to speeches by Duncan Morrow, CEO of theCommunity Relations Council in Northern Ireland. They inspire. Thisarticle is entitled, “Communities, Relationships and Development: TheNorthern Irish Conundrum”. Not catchy. I would advise, “Moving beyondantagonism”, because that’s what
Iraqi and Northern Ireland sectarianism
I was particularly depressed to read about the attacks on Sunni mosques,including the murder of a respected journalist from a mixed Sunni-Shiafamily. The parallels with the nakedly sectarian violence of NorthernIreland rang in my ears as I read the article.
Iraqi and Northern Ireland sectarianism
I was particularly depressed to read about the attacks on Sunni mosques,including the murder of a respected journalist from a mixed Sunni-Shiafamily. The parallels with the nakedly sectarian violence of NorthernIreland rang in my ears as I read the article.
