Category: Cultural Survey

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The Fall of the Irish Mammy

Ireland is considering constitutional changes that may erase the traditional figure of the “Irish Mammy” from its legal texts, as part of broader amendments affecting definitions of family and marriage.

“Irish Cemetary Cross” by PhelanRiessen is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Ireland is holding a referendum on March 8—International Women’s Day—which, if the governing parties have their way, will mean the word “mother” is removed from Bunreacht na hÉireann, the Irish Constitution.

John Duggan

This move, highlighted in a referendum scheduled for International Women’s Day, (of all days) symbolizes a shift from the nation’s historic values and raises questions about the future representation of motherhood in Irish society. Critics and supporters alike are watching closely as Ireland decides on these culturally significant changes.

Irish writer John Duggan has some thoughts about this development.

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The Disappearance of “Mother”

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America’s Shift in Medical Ethics Threatens Religious Freedom

An article from the Christian Post discusses the significant shift in medical ethics in America, arguing that it poses a threat to religious freedom. It highlights a move from a focus on preserving life to justifying procedures that end life or alter bodies, under the guise of autonomy and compassion.

This shift encompasses issues like abortion, assisted suicide, and gender transition treatments. The piece calls for the protection of medical conscience rights for healthcare professionals who oppose these practices on religious grounds, emphasizing the importance of upholding America’s foundational freedoms.

For more details, you can read the full article here.

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