In Reply to: re: as of jan 1, it is a crime in ireland to commit blasphemy posted by Good-Fellow on January 02, 2010 at 20:25:18:

No, I believe that politicians still command a modicom of respect.

The political system has brought us this far and has democracy at its core.

This is not the case with the church.
It is not a democratic institution, it sidelines women, homosexuals, and those who do not conform.

Young people are increasingly educated and well read.....they will not stand for a fuedal system with old men telling them how to live their lives.