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.
The cervical cancer vaccine: What the HSE isn't telling parents
The HSE's new vaccination campaign for school-girls isn't telling parents that moderating sexual behaviour lessens the risk of developing cervical cancer.
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Majority of Britons believe religion is a force for good
A majority of Britons believe that religion is a force for good, according to a new survey carried out on the eve of the Pope's visit to the UK. In addition, 49 percent versus 28 percent believe faith-based schools have a right to exist.
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Waters warns of growing attack on religious freedom
Increasing intolerance of religion in Irish public life is “an indication of an incipient totalitarianism that would obliterate the most fundamental freedom there is,” according to one of Ireland's leading commentators. Writing in the Irish Times, John Waters said that Irish culture “has decided that the declaration of religious conviction is always ‘offensive'”.
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The growing marriage and religion gap
Dr Brad Wilcox of Virginia University, (he spoke at an Iona Institute event last year), and Johns Hopkins sociologist Andrew Cherlin have a thought provoking column in the Wall Street Journal. The column points out that widening marriage and religion gap between the American working and middle classes and the hugely harmful effect of this on the working class.
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Recent and Upcoming Events
Lecture: "Why religion will make a comeback"
Contrary to popular belief, religion is set for a comeback in the West. On Thursday 10th June, in the Davenport hotel, Dublin 2 our next speaker, Dr Eric Kaufmann, will explain why. Admission free.
Lecture: ‘Reducing teenage pregnancy and sexual activity’
On Thursday, 25th March 2010, 8pm, Professor David Paton will deliver a talk called ‘Reducing teenage pregnancy and sexual activity: What works and what doesn’t'. He is an expert on the subject of teenage pregnancy, and a leading critic of New Labour's policy of promoting contraception among teenagers.
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Making Babies: Regulating the AHR industry
Church attendance in Ireland increases.
Only one in four want State-run schools.
The benefits of religious practise
New polls shows majority still believe marriage is better for society than cohabitation.
Is race a relevant factor in adoption decisions?
Money scruples obscure real moral issue in AHR debate
Britain’s failed teenage pregnancy strategy
Is Ireland really the most expensive for day-care?
Northern Ireland society breaking down says think tank
Women’s ‘double shift’ of home and work duties a myth finds new research
Controversial Equal Treatment directive held up by disagreements
Euro parliament passes motion targeting religious groups
Couple told they were “too white” to adopt
HPV vaccine scientist warns Government as programme is rolled out in schools
