Call It Out have been called out.

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1 hour ago, ian1964 said:

 

If that doesn't sum up the SNP ....

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‘The Rise and Decline (?) of Anti-Catholicism in Scotland’

By Mark Dingwall
On Saturday 18th May I attended a symposium in Glasgow organised by the SCHA (Scottish Catholic Historical Association) entitled: “The Rise and Decline(?) of Anti-Catholicism in Scotland from the Reformation to the present day.” An unusual choice for a Rangers-supporting Orangeman? Perhaps – but our worlds do interweave, and both Rangers and the Orange would get a few mentions.

Having read about and studied the history of these British Isles for as long as I can remember, religion is obviously a major issue and I’m continually surprised and too often disappointed by the general ignorance of Scottish – far less Irish – history displayed in certain parts of the mainstream Scottish media. Thus, I was keen to discover what four noted academics working in this area had to say regarding their research.

The four speakers were Professor Emeritus Sir Tom Devine, Michael Rosie (Edinburgh), Geraldine Vaughan (Rouen), and Martin Mitchell (Strathclyde). Historians and sociologists with an interest in religion, ethnography, politics, etc, with three from a Catholic background and the other the third generation of non-believers. Devine and Rosie presented their take (s) on the religious history of Scotland and how that translates into modern day demographic and social trends, with Vaughan and Mitchell offering a response to various points, before concluding with a Q & A wherein the audience could participate. I would estimate there were between 60 and 70 people in attendance; a mixture of students, academics, clerics and the curious, with a few fanatics for good measure.

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There are some among us whose lives are filled with continuing delusions of hate and conspiracy; some seem driven to distraction by the idea of an Orange walk passing a place of worship in silence, as every such walk does and must; others seem more intent on living their lives as anti-Rangers fans rather than genuine followers of their own teams. All of these people have one thing in common: hatred. And the message that came through loud and clear from this symposium was that such fear and hatred are largely without serious historical or factual foundation.
For the record – there is no basis for the claims of institutional anti-Catholicism in Scotland and, with regard to any past suggestions, the raw data suggests that it has declined so far as to be almost non-existent. Would that some of those most passionate about the subject had the benefit of such a fascinating – and conclusive – event.

Full article: followfollow.com/the-rise-and-…-catholicism-in-scotland/

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That the SNP give these cretins the time of day is quite concerning.  

 

It's not even about voting 'wisely', as VB put it.  It's about having more than three brain cells.

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Dont hear anything these day's of that other demented one Joe o'Rourke another poisoned one .