31 thoughts on “Apply In Writing

  1. Andyourpointiswhatexactly?

    Fair enoughski. It’s a Catholic school. I went to one and had no interest in liturgy etc but just sat through it, thinking about me lunch.

          1. Andyourpointiswhatexactly?

            I’ve seen big-boned ones, though. On telly, like. I like me some David Boreanaz.

          2. Papi

            Corpulent individuals tend to have higher bone density and “faceting” on the bones, especially the more load bearing such as the femur, to hold the extra weight or muscle. That and degeneration on spine and joints can strongly suggest, that, this individual did indeed eat “all the pies” Now for ya.

    1. Spaghetti Hoop

      Aye. Sat through it exchanging notes or making up some cracking good sins for confession.

  2. Fact Checker

    There are actually dozens of countries around the world which allow secondary school students to:

    -receive an education without intrusion from religious instruction
    -receive an education while not having to wear a uniform.

    This is unavailable to about 95% of students in Ireland. Which is a shame.

      1. Fgshill

        How dare you impugn the integrity of Fact Checker? He is the Checker of Facts. Yo – Fact Checker – put this fool back in his box and show him where you checked the 95% fact. Oh s*** you’re in for it now Dan

  3. john spreight

    “Saudi Arabia is a Muslim country in which Islamic law is strictly enforced. You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas. It is forbidden to eat, drink or smoke in public during daylight hours during the month of Ramadan. The law is strictly enforced. The public practice of any form of religion other than Islam is illegal; as is an intention to convert others, Islamic codes of behaviour and dress are strictly enforced. Women should wear conservative, loose-fitting clothes as well as a full length cloak (abaya) and a headscarf. ”
    w.ww.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/local-laws-and-customs
    Advice to travellers from the UK Government for people travelling to Saudi Arabia

    1. Listrade

      Except Ireland doesn’t have religious law that is strictly enforced. And that’s for people visiting, not living. Living in Saudi is different as for Westerners its in western compound which have none of the Saudi religious laws or laws about dress.

      1. bisted

        …wha…no religious law…church and state are inexticably linked in this country…the church control health and education…religious oaths must be sworn to hold any public office…the hand of the church is heaviest on the constitution which includes a blasphemy law that is the envy of pariah religious states throughout the world…

  4. RockyRoader

    Seems reasonable, but hijab and Christian liturgies?
    (that notice is almost five years old, btw)

  5. postmanpat

    It could be worse. At least the Muslim and Catholic kids can bond over their anti-Semitism.

  6. Kevin Quinn

    Calm down, citizens. Letting Muslim kids attend Catholic schools and go on wearing a highly visible sign of a rival religion is actually an act of tolerance, especially when the idea of any religion telling our young female citizens that they must cover their hair is repellent to our values as a republic. Where else would you see that kind of compromise? Making the hijab in the school uniform colours is a brilliant way to allow religious freedom but prevent any possibility of teenage girls using the hijab as a fashion accessory.

    On the wider issue, it must surely be obvious even to the most die-hard members of the liberal elite that multiculturalism is failing right across the world, and that tolerant integration, while more costly in the short-term, makes for far happier and more cohesive society.

    1. Nigel

      ‘but prevent any possibility of teenage girls using the hijab as a fashion accessory.’

      Gotta keep those teenage girls in line.

      1. Kevin Quinn

        Uhm, yes – isn’t that the point of having a school uniform? They’re very popular with parents for several reasons, including curbing the daily fashion show, promoting a sense of being part of a team, saving money…

    2. MoyestWithExcitement

      “Letting Muslim kids attend Catholic schools and go on wearing a highly visible sign of a rival religion is actually an act of tolerance,”

      Yes, the Catholics are in charge and these mere Muslims, who are guests in our country, should be grateful for any gestures of goodwill we decide to afford them. They should shut up and let us order them around so we can feel superior.

  7. Kevin Quinn

    Yes, unfortunately the Catholics are still in a majority here, but at least they’ve become a lot more tolerant in recent years. I’m a republican myself, and I think religion should be a private matter, so I certainly don’t want to do anything to encourage any other religions to take up where the Catholics left off.

  8. Murtles

    If it’s any help, many moons ago I got suspended for a week from my secondary school for putting a santa suit on Jesus at Easter.
    Fun times.

    1. Spaghetti Hoop

      That’s going back a bit. Jesus was well and truly brown bread when I went to school.

    2. scottser

      for a further laff, i note that the church where christ’s body was annointed was refurbished recently. it’s co-operatively ran and maintained by the various christian sects who can’t agree on anything for the past thousand-odd years. to the extent, that the keys to the church have been held by a muslim family who live a few doors down since the 12century.

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