About the Iona Institute
The Iona Institute promotes the place of marriage and religion in society. We defend the continued existence of publicly-funded denominational schools. We also promote freedom of conscience and religion.
The Iona Institute is headed by religious and social affairs commentator, David Quinn.
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Government’s Abortion Bill also attacks freedom of conscience
The Government's abortion legislation is an attack on the unborn child, but it is also a frontal attack on freedom of conscience.
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Americans think morality on the decline in their country
A majority of Americans are pessimistic about the state of moral values in the United States, according to a new Gallup poll. Seventy-two percent say moral values in the country as a whole are getting worse, while 44pc rate the current state of moral values as poor.
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Micheal Martin gives backing to abortion Bill
Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has claimed that the Government's proposed abortion legislation is "consistent with a pro-life position" and believes that his party should support it. However he admitted that there were many within his party who disagreed, and did not clearly rule out a free vote on the issue.
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If Catholic schools ‘exclude’ why isn’t there more demand for change?
In an article in the Irish Times, VEC teacher Sheila Maher has a piece argues against Catholic-run schools because they make children from non-Catholic backgrounds feel ‘excluded’. She takes her cue from the fact that children in primary schools up and down the country are making their First Communions this month.
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Recent and Upcoming Events
A Christian response to Europe's crises
The Iona Institute is co-sponsoring a major conference to coincide with Ireland’s presidency of the European Union. It takes place on May 10, with a ‘curtain-raiser’ event on May 9. The conference will look at the many crises currently facing Europe, whether economic, political, social, religious or environmental. It will look at Christian responses to each of these challenges.
What we owe Christianity
The topic of our next conference will be 'What we owe Christianity'. It will look at the Christian contribution to human rights, politics and how it helped shape Ireland for the better.
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Catholic politicians, abortion and the (apparent) JFK defence
European court pursues a ‘stealth’ mission regarding abortion and euthanasia
Should marriage in any form have special status?
'I want gay marriage but I also think marriage shouldn't exist at all'
An appalling cartoon and a cartoonish view of the world
Morning Ireland misleads its listeners over interpretation of abortion study
Creches under investigation by Gardai and HSE
Labour TD admits abortion is not a cure for suicidal intent
Senator Crown accused of “sectarian” attack on pro-life politicians
Abortion Bill incompatible with human rights says Professor Binchy
Abortion Bill risks ‘normalising’ suicide warns leading psychiatrist
Bid to protect right of religious schools not to teach about same-sex marriage rejected
Our new video explains the case for man/woman marriage
Our new video sets out the case for man/woman marriage and how marriage as presently defined is our most vital and child-centred social institution.
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