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Why are non-religious parents submitting their kids for sacraments?

Thousands of parents are submitting their children for sacraments under duress and because of...

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09.56 28 Oct 2021


Why are non-religious parents submitting their kids for sacraments?


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09.56 28 Oct 2021


Thousands of parents are submitting their children for sacraments under duress and because of coercion. That’s the view of Colm O'Connor, Principal of Cork Educate Together Secondary School who says Ireland’s ‘take it or leave it’ primary school religion curriculum is a violation of human rights and Colm spoke to Shane on the show this morning.

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