by mairteenpak (Posted 1 hour ago) Does the State endow the Catholic through the screening of the Angelus on TV every evening and through the Angelus programme on radio? This is in effect the institutionalized observance of a religious ritual inflicted on the masses by the National Broadcaster who collects a licence fee from us to add insult to injury. Again RTE reporters report alleged religious occurrences as fact such as the hallucination at Knock, The Resurrection of Christ, etc Lame excuses are offered that it provides a pause for prayer and reflection. Why is it always at 12.00 pm & 6.00pm then if not simply to facilitate Catholics? It is obvious the purpose of section 2 of article 44 was to prohibit the de facto creation of a State Religion. Buneracht Na hÃireann Religion Article 44 1. The State acknowledges that the homage of public worship is due to Almighty God. It shall hold His Name in reverence, and shall respect and honour religion. 2. 1° Freedom of conscience and the free profession and practice of religion are, subject to public order and morality, guaranteed to every citizen. 2° The State guarantees not to endow any religion. 3° The State shall not impose any disabilities or make any discrimination on the ground of religious profession, belief or status. 4° Legislation providing State aid for schools shall not discriminate between schools under the management of different religious denominations, nor be such ...
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