The document discusses the Catholic Church's hierarchy and history of handling sexual abuse cases. It describes how secrecy and cover-ups have inhibited healing and enabled further abuse. While some spoke out against abuse centuries ago, more recent cases were often concealed, and abusive priests were sometimes allowed continued access to children. Surveys found many Catholics believe the Church prioritized its image over solving the problem. Victims have increasingly utilized the legal system and media to seek accountability and prevention of future abuse.
The document discusses the nature of leadership and institutions. It argues that true leadership does not seek glory or power over others, but instead recognizes the efforts of all members and places importance on being with those carrying the load. A true leader also does not distinguish themselves through appearance or actions, but remains unnoticed by outsiders. The document cautions that leadership should be about serving members, not dictating over them, and establishes that the church should be a fellowship where all support each other equally rather than an institution with hierarchical power structures.
This document discusses the important roles that women played in early Christianity based on recent discoveries and scholarship. It outlines how women such as Mary Magdalene were prominent disciples and leaders, contradicting later portrayals. The document also examines evidence from sources such as the New Testament, letters of Paul, and newly discovered texts about women preaching, leading house churches, and their theology emphasizing direct access to God and spiritual equality.
The document discusses different Christian views on the roles of women in ministry. The Orthodox Protestant church believes women should only learn silently and not speak, based on interpretations of the Bible. The Modern Protestant church believes in full equality, allowing women all roles including conducting services. The Catholic church allows women lay roles but believes only men can conduct mass and sacraments, as the priest represents Jesus who had only male disciples. Views differ based on how the Bible is interpreted regarding creation, Paul's letters, and Jesus' relationship with women.
1. In the early Christian church, women played an active role as followers of Jesus, including being present at the crucifixion and being the first to witness the resurrection.
2. However, over time the church became increasingly patriarchal and women's roles were diminished, with some church fathers expressing negative views of women.
3. By the 3rd century, women were largely excluded from positions of leadership in the church and their roles became restricted to wives, mothers or virgins.
Islamic perspective on research and ethics. Islam emphasizes seeking knowledge and performing research that provides utility. The source of ethics and morality in Islam is divine revelation from the Quran and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Islamic law, known as Shariah, provides a comprehensive moral framework that governs all aspects of human life and conduct. The overarching aims of Islamic ethics are to promote benefits and prevent harms according to five essential principles - religion, life, intellect, lineage and property. Research in an Islamic community must be conducted according to these principles and for specific goals like preserving religion, life and wealth.
The document summarizes a student's research project examining gender inequalities experienced by young Christian men and women aged 18-30. The student surveyed 10 men and 10 women asking what is best and worst about being a man/woman. Results found women did not report feeling inferior to men. Both genders agreed the best part of being a woman was their ability to communicate, while the worst was biological issues. The student concludes their hypothesis that women feel unequal is refuted, as religious inequalities were not clearly shown. They suggest expanding the study to more religions with questions focused more on religious views.
The Womans Status In Christianity & IslamIffu Slides
The document compares depictions of women and gender roles in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. It discusses accounts of Eve and Adam in Genesis and the Quran and examines perspectives on women's status, roles, rights, and rules around menstruation, marriage, divorce, and respect for parents within the different faiths based on passages from their core religious texts.
The document discusses the Catholic Church's hierarchy and history of handling sexual abuse cases. It describes how secrecy and cover-ups have inhibited healing and enabled further abuse. While some spoke out against abuse centuries ago, more recent cases were often concealed, and abusive priests were sometimes allowed continued access to children. Surveys found many Catholics believe the Church prioritized its image over solving the problem. Victims have increasingly utilized the legal system and media to seek accountability and prevention of future abuse.
The document discusses the nature of leadership and institutions. It argues that true leadership does not seek glory or power over others, but instead recognizes the efforts of all members and places importance on being with those carrying the load. A true leader also does not distinguish themselves through appearance or actions, but remains unnoticed by outsiders. The document cautions that leadership should be about serving members, not dictating over them, and establishes that the church should be a fellowship where all support each other equally rather than an institution with hierarchical power structures.
This document discusses the important roles that women played in early Christianity based on recent discoveries and scholarship. It outlines how women such as Mary Magdalene were prominent disciples and leaders, contradicting later portrayals. The document also examines evidence from sources such as the New Testament, letters of Paul, and newly discovered texts about women preaching, leading house churches, and their theology emphasizing direct access to God and spiritual equality.
The document discusses different Christian views on the roles of women in ministry. The Orthodox Protestant church believes women should only learn silently and not speak, based on interpretations of the Bible. The Modern Protestant church believes in full equality, allowing women all roles including conducting services. The Catholic church allows women lay roles but believes only men can conduct mass and sacraments, as the priest represents Jesus who had only male disciples. Views differ based on how the Bible is interpreted regarding creation, Paul's letters, and Jesus' relationship with women.
1. In the early Christian church, women played an active role as followers of Jesus, including being present at the crucifixion and being the first to witness the resurrection.
2. However, over time the church became increasingly patriarchal and women's roles were diminished, with some church fathers expressing negative views of women.
3. By the 3rd century, women were largely excluded from positions of leadership in the church and their roles became restricted to wives, mothers or virgins.
Islamic perspective on research and ethics. Islam emphasizes seeking knowledge and performing research that provides utility. The source of ethics and morality in Islam is divine revelation from the Quran and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Islamic law, known as Shariah, provides a comprehensive moral framework that governs all aspects of human life and conduct. The overarching aims of Islamic ethics are to promote benefits and prevent harms according to five essential principles - religion, life, intellect, lineage and property. Research in an Islamic community must be conducted according to these principles and for specific goals like preserving religion, life and wealth.
The document summarizes a student's research project examining gender inequalities experienced by young Christian men and women aged 18-30. The student surveyed 10 men and 10 women asking what is best and worst about being a man/woman. Results found women did not report feeling inferior to men. Both genders agreed the best part of being a woman was their ability to communicate, while the worst was biological issues. The student concludes their hypothesis that women feel unequal is refuted, as religious inequalities were not clearly shown. They suggest expanding the study to more religions with questions focused more on religious views.
The Womans Status In Christianity & IslamIffu Slides
The document compares depictions of women and gender roles in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. It discusses accounts of Eve and Adam in Genesis and the Quran and examines perspectives on women's status, roles, rights, and rules around menstruation, marriage, divorce, and respect for parents within the different faiths based on passages from their core religious texts.
The social teachings of the catholic church johnlorenz540
This document provides an overview of Catholic social teaching (CST). It discusses CST both broadly, as encompassing the Church's teachings on social life throughout its history, and more narrowly, as the modern body of literature from popes and bishops responding to current political, economic, and social issues. It outlines several key principles of CST, including the dignity of the human person, the common good, solidarity, and preferential option for the poor. It emphasizes that CST is rooted in Scripture and aims to guide how Catholics approach issues of justice, peace, and social organization.
Women in Islam and Christianity- a comparisonWadood Ahmed
This document compares how Christianity and Islam view women at birth, ability to ask questions, purity during menstruation, adultery, vows, and inheritance. Key differences include:
- Islam does not view women as impure during menstruation while Christianity does.
- In Islam, a woman's vow is binding and cannot be repudiated by others, unlike in Christianity where a father or husband can override a woman's vow.
- Islamic inheritance laws gave inheritance rights to mothers, wives, daughters and sisters over 1,000 years before Europe recognized such rights. Christianity historically barred daughters and deprived wives of inheritance.
The document discusses gender discrimination and summarizes a study on the topic. It defines gender discrimination as unequal treatment based on a person's sex. It then summarizes a study by Elisabeth Kelan of gender relations in organizations, which found evidence of subtle discrimination that is difficult to recognize, such as gender fatigue. Kelan's study interviewed 26 men and women from two ICT companies and found gender discrimination still occurs but is more subtle and remedies are needed against unequal treatment so that both men and women deserve the same rights.
The document summarizes various forms of discrimination and exploitation faced by women in Indian society throughout history, from female infanticide and child marriage to domestic violence, dowry system, and sati practice. It discusses the patriarchal social structure and religious customs that promoted gender inequality and treated women as inferior. The presentation aims to highlight how women have been oppressed in areas like inheritance, mobility, and work and calls for contributions to uplift women's status and bring happiness in their lives.
The document discusses various issues of gender inequality faced by women worldwide, including female infanticide, lack of education for girls, honor killings, wage discrimination, and sexual violence against women in India. It notes that while nature does not discriminate between men and women, socially and culturally women have faced unequal treatment and lack of rights and opportunities. The document advocates for empowering women through education, economic independence, and self-confidence to achieve true equality and allow women to reach their full potential.
The document discusses the history of gender equality in the United States. It outlines how women historically had few rights and were treated as property. Key events in the fight for equality included women gaining the right to vote in 1920 and the feminist movement of the 1960s-70s advocating for reforms. Today, statistics show progress toward equality but also remaining issues like a gender pay gap and lack of paid family leave. The document uses these historical and current facts to introduce a discussion on ongoing gender issues.
This document discusses the need for Catholic parishes in Australia to explicitly focus on spiritual and numerical growth. It notes that many parishes currently do not have plans for growth and assume people are becoming disciples without evidence. The document advocates for parishes to have clear visions for growth, plans to achieve their visions, and practices like leadership focused on growth, adult formation, and small groups to foster discipleship and strengthen bonds of faith.
A selected study of the attitudes of young people towards Faith and SpiritualityPadraig Swan
This document is Padraig Swan's extended essay on a study of young people's attitudes towards faith and the Catholic Church in Ireland. It provides context on the declining role of the Church in Ireland due to scandals and changing social attitudes. It details research conducted through questionnaires in two Dublin secondary schools to understand students' definitions of the Church, views on inclusiveness, and visions for the future Church. The essay examines the challenges of declining family and parish involvement in faith formation and increased responsibility on schools. It analyzes stages of faith development to understand research findings and their implications for the Church's future in Ireland.
Ministry with young people should involve:
- Treating young people as equal partners in ministry rather than passive recipients. Young people have gifts and insights to contribute.
- Creating space and opportunities for young people to actively participate in worship, service projects, leadership roles, and decision making bodies.
- Building authentic relationships with young people based on mutual understanding and respect rather than authority over them.
- Empowering young people and helping them develop their faith rather than just imparting knowledge to them.
The goal is for young people to experience ministry that transforms them rather than just informs them. An intergenerational community where all ages, including young people, use their gifts for the building up of the body of Christ.
Attitudes towards the Catholic Church in Ireland October 2011Amarach Research
The Catholic Church in Ireland has been the subject of considerable criticism in recent years.
The Iona Institute commissioned a survey of Irish attitudes towards the Catholic Church to gauge the impact of recent reports.
This report summarises the main findings, and are based a nationwide survey of 1,000 Irish people in September 2011, using the Amárach Research omnibus service.
The document outlines plans by the Europe Area Presidency to double active Church membership in Europe by 2020 through retaining converts, strengthening youth and families, and reactivating less-active members. It discusses using family history and temple work to achieve these goals by involving youth, new members, and less-actives and strengthening testimonies.
This document provides an overview of the history and development of youth ministry. It discusses how youth ministry emerged in response to social issues before the Great Awakening like child mortality and alcoholism. Key figures who helped develop youth ministry included John Wesley through his preaching and social reform work in the 18th century. Later, the Sunday school movement and youth clubs in the 19th century aimed to address needs of young people. Over time, youth ministry became more organized and professionalized with the rise of youth workers and degrees in Christian youth work. Currently, youth ministry must adapt to changes in family structures, technology, schools and the economy.
This document discusses belonging and community in Ireland. It summarizes the findings of a survey on how Irish people interact with their neighbors, friends, and communities. The key findings are that over half of Irish people know their neighbors well, nearly half have 4 or more close friends, and over 27,000 people are registered volunteers with Special Olympics Ireland. The document examines topics like how long people have lived near neighbors, how often they communicate with friends, and the types of community involvement in Ireland.
The document summarizes the key findings of a research project called "The Future of Ireland". It discusses themes that emerged from focus groups and a survey, including Hope, Belonging, Family, Change, Happiness and Destiny. For hope, it found that while only 19% think Ireland is better now than 10 years ago, 42% expect Ireland to be better in 10 years' time. On belonging, it found that 57% would prefer to live in Ireland than anywhere else, and 46% agree the recession taught the value of family and community. Overall, the research found that while the past decade was difficult, the Irish remain hopeful, proud, and optimistic about the future for themselves and their families.
The document summarizes research conducted on how different generations will sustain the charity sector in the future. Quantitative research included a survey of 1,000 adults examining current and potential future engagement with charities. Qualitative research involved focus groups with those currently and not currently volunteering. Key findings include younger people being as supportive of charities' role but less currently volunteering, though open to future volunteering. Ensuring charities remain fresh through new volunteers and improving engagement of younger people were identified as important factors for the sector's sustainability.
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing in Ireland 2019Amarach Research
A survey of the Irish population about the sources of mental health and wellbeing, drawing on the Human Givens framework in relation to psychological needs and resources.
The Brand Impact of Cause Marketing in Ireland 2018Amarach Research
This document discusses the case for cause marketing. It finds that Irish consumers have a high level of awareness of brands that support causes, with 84% aware of at least one partnership. It also finds that supporting causes increases positive feelings towards brands and loyalty. Specifically, 62% of 16-24 year olds feel more positive towards brands supporting social causes. Over 40% of Irish consumers are more likely to stay loyal to brands that support causes or charities. Cause marketing can thus increase brand awareness, positive associations, and loyalty.
The document summarizes the findings of Amárach Research's monthly Economic Recovery Index survey conducted between April 2009 and June 2018. It finds that the Economic Recovery Index, which measures Irish consumers' views on the state of the economy on a scale from 0-100, has reached its highest level ever of 47.4 in June 2018, indicating Irish consumers may have emerged from a "reluctant recovery." Negative emotions among Irish consumers appear to still be high despite economic improvements, suggesting gains are not translating to meaningful benefits for many. Overall, the outlook for Irish consumer spending in the second half of 2018 is strong.
The document reports on Ireland's Economic Recovery Index from April 2009 to May 2018. It finds that while the index and economic conditions have greatly improved from the deepest recession in 2010, levels of stress, worry and anxiety among Irish citizens have remained high or gotten worse. Consumer sentiment and spending are also improving but the nation's overall emotional wellbeing has yet to fully recover, suggesting economic gains are not translating to meaningful benefits for many. The outlook for strong consumer spending in Ireland remains over the rest of 2018 however.
The social teachings of the catholic church johnlorenz540
This document provides an overview of Catholic social teaching (CST). It discusses CST both broadly, as encompassing the Church's teachings on social life throughout its history, and more narrowly, as the modern body of literature from popes and bishops responding to current political, economic, and social issues. It outlines several key principles of CST, including the dignity of the human person, the common good, solidarity, and preferential option for the poor. It emphasizes that CST is rooted in Scripture and aims to guide how Catholics approach issues of justice, peace, and social organization.
Women in Islam and Christianity- a comparisonWadood Ahmed
This document compares how Christianity and Islam view women at birth, ability to ask questions, purity during menstruation, adultery, vows, and inheritance. Key differences include:
- Islam does not view women as impure during menstruation while Christianity does.
- In Islam, a woman's vow is binding and cannot be repudiated by others, unlike in Christianity where a father or husband can override a woman's vow.
- Islamic inheritance laws gave inheritance rights to mothers, wives, daughters and sisters over 1,000 years before Europe recognized such rights. Christianity historically barred daughters and deprived wives of inheritance.
The document discusses gender discrimination and summarizes a study on the topic. It defines gender discrimination as unequal treatment based on a person's sex. It then summarizes a study by Elisabeth Kelan of gender relations in organizations, which found evidence of subtle discrimination that is difficult to recognize, such as gender fatigue. Kelan's study interviewed 26 men and women from two ICT companies and found gender discrimination still occurs but is more subtle and remedies are needed against unequal treatment so that both men and women deserve the same rights.
The document summarizes various forms of discrimination and exploitation faced by women in Indian society throughout history, from female infanticide and child marriage to domestic violence, dowry system, and sati practice. It discusses the patriarchal social structure and religious customs that promoted gender inequality and treated women as inferior. The presentation aims to highlight how women have been oppressed in areas like inheritance, mobility, and work and calls for contributions to uplift women's status and bring happiness in their lives.
The document discusses various issues of gender inequality faced by women worldwide, including female infanticide, lack of education for girls, honor killings, wage discrimination, and sexual violence against women in India. It notes that while nature does not discriminate between men and women, socially and culturally women have faced unequal treatment and lack of rights and opportunities. The document advocates for empowering women through education, economic independence, and self-confidence to achieve true equality and allow women to reach their full potential.
The document discusses the history of gender equality in the United States. It outlines how women historically had few rights and were treated as property. Key events in the fight for equality included women gaining the right to vote in 1920 and the feminist movement of the 1960s-70s advocating for reforms. Today, statistics show progress toward equality but also remaining issues like a gender pay gap and lack of paid family leave. The document uses these historical and current facts to introduce a discussion on ongoing gender issues.
This document discusses the need for Catholic parishes in Australia to explicitly focus on spiritual and numerical growth. It notes that many parishes currently do not have plans for growth and assume people are becoming disciples without evidence. The document advocates for parishes to have clear visions for growth, plans to achieve their visions, and practices like leadership focused on growth, adult formation, and small groups to foster discipleship and strengthen bonds of faith.
A selected study of the attitudes of young people towards Faith and SpiritualityPadraig Swan
This document is Padraig Swan's extended essay on a study of young people's attitudes towards faith and the Catholic Church in Ireland. It provides context on the declining role of the Church in Ireland due to scandals and changing social attitudes. It details research conducted through questionnaires in two Dublin secondary schools to understand students' definitions of the Church, views on inclusiveness, and visions for the future Church. The essay examines the challenges of declining family and parish involvement in faith formation and increased responsibility on schools. It analyzes stages of faith development to understand research findings and their implications for the Church's future in Ireland.
Ministry with young people should involve:
- Treating young people as equal partners in ministry rather than passive recipients. Young people have gifts and insights to contribute.
- Creating space and opportunities for young people to actively participate in worship, service projects, leadership roles, and decision making bodies.
- Building authentic relationships with young people based on mutual understanding and respect rather than authority over them.
- Empowering young people and helping them develop their faith rather than just imparting knowledge to them.
The goal is for young people to experience ministry that transforms them rather than just informs them. An intergenerational community where all ages, including young people, use their gifts for the building up of the body of Christ.
Attitudes towards the Catholic Church in Ireland October 2011Amarach Research
The Catholic Church in Ireland has been the subject of considerable criticism in recent years.
The Iona Institute commissioned a survey of Irish attitudes towards the Catholic Church to gauge the impact of recent reports.
This report summarises the main findings, and are based a nationwide survey of 1,000 Irish people in September 2011, using the Amárach Research omnibus service.
The document outlines plans by the Europe Area Presidency to double active Church membership in Europe by 2020 through retaining converts, strengthening youth and families, and reactivating less-active members. It discusses using family history and temple work to achieve these goals by involving youth, new members, and less-actives and strengthening testimonies.
This document provides an overview of the history and development of youth ministry. It discusses how youth ministry emerged in response to social issues before the Great Awakening like child mortality and alcoholism. Key figures who helped develop youth ministry included John Wesley through his preaching and social reform work in the 18th century. Later, the Sunday school movement and youth clubs in the 19th century aimed to address needs of young people. Over time, youth ministry became more organized and professionalized with the rise of youth workers and degrees in Christian youth work. Currently, youth ministry must adapt to changes in family structures, technology, schools and the economy.
Similar to Association of Catholic Priests - All Ireland Survey Findings April 2012 (6)
This document discusses belonging and community in Ireland. It summarizes the findings of a survey on how Irish people interact with their neighbors, friends, and communities. The key findings are that over half of Irish people know their neighbors well, nearly half have 4 or more close friends, and over 27,000 people are registered volunteers with Special Olympics Ireland. The document examines topics like how long people have lived near neighbors, how often they communicate with friends, and the types of community involvement in Ireland.
The document summarizes the key findings of a research project called "The Future of Ireland". It discusses themes that emerged from focus groups and a survey, including Hope, Belonging, Family, Change, Happiness and Destiny. For hope, it found that while only 19% think Ireland is better now than 10 years ago, 42% expect Ireland to be better in 10 years' time. On belonging, it found that 57% would prefer to live in Ireland than anywhere else, and 46% agree the recession taught the value of family and community. Overall, the research found that while the past decade was difficult, the Irish remain hopeful, proud, and optimistic about the future for themselves and their families.
The document summarizes research conducted on how different generations will sustain the charity sector in the future. Quantitative research included a survey of 1,000 adults examining current and potential future engagement with charities. Qualitative research involved focus groups with those currently and not currently volunteering. Key findings include younger people being as supportive of charities' role but less currently volunteering, though open to future volunteering. Ensuring charities remain fresh through new volunteers and improving engagement of younger people were identified as important factors for the sector's sustainability.
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing in Ireland 2019Amarach Research
A survey of the Irish population about the sources of mental health and wellbeing, drawing on the Human Givens framework in relation to psychological needs and resources.
The Brand Impact of Cause Marketing in Ireland 2018Amarach Research
This document discusses the case for cause marketing. It finds that Irish consumers have a high level of awareness of brands that support causes, with 84% aware of at least one partnership. It also finds that supporting causes increases positive feelings towards brands and loyalty. Specifically, 62% of 16-24 year olds feel more positive towards brands supporting social causes. Over 40% of Irish consumers are more likely to stay loyal to brands that support causes or charities. Cause marketing can thus increase brand awareness, positive associations, and loyalty.
The document summarizes the findings of Amárach Research's monthly Economic Recovery Index survey conducted between April 2009 and June 2018. It finds that the Economic Recovery Index, which measures Irish consumers' views on the state of the economy on a scale from 0-100, has reached its highest level ever of 47.4 in June 2018, indicating Irish consumers may have emerged from a "reluctant recovery." Negative emotions among Irish consumers appear to still be high despite economic improvements, suggesting gains are not translating to meaningful benefits for many. Overall, the outlook for Irish consumer spending in the second half of 2018 is strong.
The document reports on Ireland's Economic Recovery Index from April 2009 to May 2018. It finds that while the index and economic conditions have greatly improved from the deepest recession in 2010, levels of stress, worry and anxiety among Irish citizens have remained high or gotten worse. Consumer sentiment and spending are also improving but the nation's overall emotional wellbeing has yet to fully recover, suggesting economic gains are not translating to meaningful benefits for many. The outlook for strong consumer spending in Ireland remains over the rest of 2018 however.
We have been tracking the economic and emotional wellbeing of the Irish nation every month for the past 9 years. The good news is that our economic wellbeing is clearly getting better, the bad news is that our emotional wellbeing appears to be getting worse...
Our monthly index of Irish consumer spending, saving and borrowing intentions has reached an all time high nearly 9 years after we started measuring the mood of the nation.
The Latte Levy - An Amarach Research and Carr Communications Report 2018Amarach Research
This document summarizes a study examining public opinion in Ireland on a proposed 15 cent levy on single-use plastic cups, known as the "latte levy". The study found that framing the levy and associated policies positively or negatively impacted reactions. Specifically:
- Nearly 6 in 10 Irish adults felt plastic cups contribute to pollution and nearly half felt the levy cost was appropriate.
- Over 7 in 10 supported a suite of measures to reduce plastic cup use, like discounts for reusable cups.
- Framing the levy positively increased support for reusable cups up to 3.4%, while multiple positive interventions could increase reuse up to 12.5%.
The document summarizes the results of Amárach Research's monthly Economic Recovery Index survey from April 2009 to February 2018. It finds that in February 2018, Ireland's Economic Recovery Index reached its highest level ever, indicating the economic situation is improving. Consumer sentiment is also improving - Irish consumers are more willing than ever to borrow and are less focused on debt repayment. Overall, the renewed optimism in consumer sentiment suggests strong consumer spending growth in Ireland over the rest of 2018.
The document summarizes key findings from a report by Amárach Research on the Irish pharmacy market. It finds that Irish consumers will spend over €1.2 billion in pharmacies in 2018, and this figure is expected to grow substantially in the coming years. Pharmacy customers tend to be loyal, with local independent pharmacies receiving the highest net promoter scores. The average customer spends €37 per month on health, beauty, and medical products, with over-55s spending the most. The report forecasts continued growth in the pharmacy sector due to an aging population and increased spending on health and beauty products traditionally sold through pharmacies.
The Three Connected Ireland Report examines how Irish people use mobile technology in their daily lives across three themes: The Connected Life, The Connected Business, and The Connected Citizen. Some key findings:
- People rely on their smartphones for communication, banking, maps, weather, and streaming services. Facebook is a primary source for news.
- Smartphones are seen as helping relationships, work, learning, and relaxation. Nearly half of respondents aim to improve health and fitness with smartphone apps.
- The Connected Business section looks at online shopping habits and engagement with businesses, brands, and services through mobile devices.
- The report is based on a survey of 1,000 Irish smartphone users and
This document summarizes a report on research about the future of the charity sector in Ireland over the next 20 years. It conducted interviews and surveys with various stakeholders to understand their perspectives. Key findings included a desire for change in how charities operate, the need to demonstrate impact through data, issues with regulation and funding, challenges finding qualified people, and improving public understanding and transparency. The research aims to provoke debate on expectations of charities, the role of volunteers, impacts of regulation, needs for professionalism and organizational change, the role of the state, and triggers for change within charities.
This report analyzes loyalty marketing trends in Ireland based on a survey of 12,000 Irish adults. It finds that while most Irish adults belong to multiple loyalty programs, penetration varies significantly between brands. Loyalty program membership is stable over time and higher for older established brands. Different programs attract varying demographic profiles, and program membership has been shown to substantially increase customer loyalty metrics like Net Promoter Score. The report recommends that marketers focus on measuring the impact of their loyalty programs and ensuring programs reach their desired audiences.
Wellbeing and Decision Making in Everyday Life - UCD and Amárach Research 2018Amarach Research
This document summarizes research using the Day Reconstruction Method to study well-being and decision-making in everyday life. The study collected data from over 900 Irish participants about their activities, locations, emotions, social interactions, and experiences of desires and self-control over the previous day. The results show that positive feelings were highest during social interactions and certain activities. Around 15% of reported desires involved failures of self-control. Trait levels of self-control were also found to impact feelings, desires, and fatigue over the course of a day. The document discusses opportunities to use this method to better understand and design interventions regarding specific domains like work, health behaviors, and media consumption.
Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...Cometan
This lecture created by Brandon Taylorian (aka Cometan) specially for the CESNUR Conference held Bordeaux in June 2024 provides a brief introduction to the legacy of religious and philosophical thought that Astronism emerges from, namely the discourse on transcension started assuredly by the Cosmists in Russia in the mid-to-late nineteenth century and then carried on and developed by Mordecai Nessyahu in Cosmodeism in the twentieth century. Cometan also then provides some detail on his story in founding Astronism in the early twenty-first century from 2013 along with details on the central Astronist doctrine of transcension. Finally, the lecture concludes with some contributions made by space religions and space philosophy and their influences on various cultural facets in art, literature and film.
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Esta lição é uma oportunidade para discutirmos um assunto multo mal interpretado no contexto cristão, que é o fato de algumas pessoas pensarem que o conhecer Jesus é ter a nossa vida mudada em todas as áreas, como se Deus tivesse o dever de transportar-nos deste mundo para um outro mundo onde muitas coisas maravilhosas que desejamos seriam reais. No entanto, a nossa fé não nos tira do mundo após nos convertermos; ao invés disso, permanecemos vivendo sob as mesmas circunstâncias. O propósito de Deus não é nos tirar do mundo, mas nos livrar das ações do maligno (Jo 17.15), Sendo assim, a vida eterna não significa estar fora da realidade deste mundo, mas conhecer o único Deus verdadeiro (Jo 17.3).
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Morning Service at North Athens Baptist Church Athens, Michigan
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Scriptures: Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:6-11.
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Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
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2. 2
Research Background
This research was commissioned by The Association of Catholic
Priests to gain an understanding of Catholic’s views on
contemporary Catholicism.
The research aimed to be inclusive - for the purpose of
participation the definition of ‘Catholic’ was self defined by the
respondent. The survey did not seek as a primary research focus
to measure the extent and nature of participant’s religious belief
and practice. It was up to respondents to define themselves in
terms of their religious belief.
Those who defined themselves as anything other than Catholic
were screened out early in the Survey.
The research was undertaken on an all island basis – to match
the remit and structures of the Catholic Church.
3. 3
Research Focus
There has been much coverage of issues in relation to the Catholic
Church over the past decade. These issues rightly continue to
command and demand huge attention from both Church and State.
These issues are not the focus of this research.
Religious practice and belief is changing in contemporary Irish
society. The purpose of this research programme is to assess the
response of Catholics to changes in Church structures and the
relevance of contemporary Church teaching in key areas to their
daily lives.
A number of changes and announcements were recently made by
the Catholic Church, these included:
– An announcement by Pope Benedict XVI that the 50th Congress
of the Eucharist will be held in Ireland in June 2012.
– A new translation of the Missal or Mass was introduced,
changing the wording of certain prayers and greetings.
Specifically this survey was undertaken to:
– Gain an overview of how Roman Catholics across the Island of
Ireland are reacting to the new translation of the Missal,
– Understand their feelings towards the Eucharistic Congress
being held in Ireland in June, and
– Probe the relevance of the churches teachings in everyday life.
4. 4
Research Methodology - I
For this research project we utilised a sample size of 1,000
across the island.
– It is robust and would allow for a sizable base to highlight
potential differences between respondents based
demographic details such as gender, age and frequency of
attending Mass.
– A sample of 1,000 allows for a margin of error of +/- 3.1%.
The Island of Ireland was treated as a whole, although
differences between the North and South are highlighted where
applicable.
Due to the high availability of the internet across the Island of
Ireland, an online methodology was utilised to achieve the
majority of the interviews. We did, however, undertake the
interviews among the older cohort (aged 55 to 74) face to face in
the Republic to counteract a lower online presence.
We have used this methodology for similar types of research
work in the past – including research on other aspects of
religious belief.
5. 5
B. Research Methodology - II
Quantitative Research
1,000 online and face- The same questionnaire was
to-face Interviews used across the Island of
Ireland, with no changes to
the text.
Island of Ireland
Roman Catholics
720 Republic of
280 Northern Ireland
Ireland
533 Online 187 face-to-
280 Online Interviews
Interviews face Interviews
Interviews were conducted across the Island of Ireland, with regional quotas
based on CSO population estimates. 187 interviews were conducted face-to-face
in ROI among the older age cohort to ensure representativeness.
6. 6
Profile of Sample
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
Gender Age Region Social Class
% % % %
Under 25
Dublin
ABC1/
Male F50+
25-34
Rest Of
Leinster
35-44 Munster
45-54 Connaught
/Ulster C2DE/
Female F50-
Belfast
55+
Outside
Belfast
Quotas were applied to align the sample with the Catholic
population of the Island of Ireland.
7. 7
Mass Attendance
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
35% at least once 36% a few times per
27% less often
per week year
Just over one in three Catholics (35%) attend Mass weekly or more often.
One in five only go for either celebratory and/or religious occasions.
* Includes at Christmas & Easter and/or wedding & funerals (muticode allowed)
10. 10
Church's Understanding of Challenges Faced by
Irish Catholics
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
Do the leaders of the Catholic Church n the Island of Ireland
- including bishops - understand the challenges faced by
Irish Catholics?
%
Understand very well Highest Amongst:
46%
Over 55’s – 57%
Northern Ireland – 50%
Understand a little Attend Mass at least once a week – 62%
Don’t understand much
Lowest Amongst:
35-44’s – 54%
45% Leinster Residents (inc. Dublin) – 48%
Don’t understand at all
Attend Mass a few times a year – 49%
Attend Mass less than once a year – 53%
Don’t know
Never attend Mass – 68%
Relatively even split among Catholics concerning the Church’s understanding of the
challenges they face – with those who attend Mass regularly feeling challenges are more
understood.
(Q1)
11. 11
Views & Voice Sought and Heard
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
Does your local Bishop actively seek the views of Is the voice of laypeople is being heard in the
priests and laypeople (ordinary church goers) when Catholic Church in Ireland when it comes to
making important decisions in your diocese? issues of priesthood, worship and morality?
Priests Laypeople Yes No Don’t know
% % % % %
Yes
Worship
No
Priesthood
Morality
Don’t know
One in four believe that their local Bishop actively seeks the advice of local priests
when making decisions. Three out of five simply don’t know. Over riding believe
that laypeople are not being heard on religions issues by the Catholic Church.
(Q2/3)
12. 12
Relationship Between Catholic Church & Rome
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
On a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is completely subservient and 5 is completely independent,
how would you rate the relationship between the Irish Bishops and the Church in Rome?
Independent – 12%
Under 25’s – 16%
About right
Never attend Mass – 16%
Somewhat
Somewhat independent
subservient
Completely
Independent
Don’t know
Subservient – 57%
Over 35’s – 64% Completely
Munster residents – 62% subservient
ABC1F50+ - 61%
Attend Mass a few times a
year – 61%
Five times as many Catholics believe that the Church is subservient to Rome
versus those who believe it is independent, with more than one in four (28%)
believe it to be completely subservient.
(Q4)
13. 13
Bishop Serving Term
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
Do you think Bishops should serve for a fixed term, for as
long as they like or, as present, until the age of 75?
Fixed Team
35-54’s – 61%
Belfast residents – 62%
As long as
they like
Under 25’s – 38%
Dublin residents – 27%
Belfast residents – 27%
Until they are 75
Never attend Mass – 33%
55+ - 31%
Outside Belfast – 30%
Go to Mass at least once a week - 29%
A small majority (55%) believe that Bishops should serve for a fixed term while
the remaining are divided between until 75 years or as long as the Bishop likes.
(Q5)
14. 14
Catholic Church Speaking Out on Issues
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
Should the Catholic Church speak out on issues such as the current
economic climate, social issues and climate issues facing Ireland?
Yes
% Higher
Amongst
– 45-54’s (89%)
– Belfast (93%)
Social Issues – Northern Ireland (89%)
– Attend Mass at least once a week (85%)
– 35-54’s (68%)
– Belfast (77%)
Current Economic Climate – Northern Ireland (71%)
– Attend Mass at least once a week (71%)
– 35-44’s (61%)
– Belfast (67%)
Climate Change – Northern Ireland (66%)
– Attend Mass at least once a week (61%)
Majority agree with the Church speaking out on issues with 4 in 5
believing that the Catholic Church should speak out on social issues.
(Q6)
15. 15
Involvement in Choosing a Local Bishop
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
Priests
Laypeople How involved should priests and laypeople in
choosing their local Bishop?
More involved than at present
Less involved than at present
Same level of involvement
than at present
Clear requirement for more involvement of Priests and Laypeople in the
choice of Diocesian Bishop - with minimal support for less involvement.
(Q7)
16. 16
Addressing the Shortage of Priests
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
Should women be Should mature Should clustering
Should priest be allowed to be married men be of parishes be
allowed to get ordained into the allowed to be done to overcome
married? priesthood? ordained? shortages?
% % % %
Yes
No
Circa 4 in 5 supporting priests getting married and women becoming priests. Clustering and the
ordination of ‘mature married men’ well accepted by majority of Catholics to modernise church.
(Q8/9/10a/b)
17. 17
Addressing the Shortage of Priests
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
Priests allowed Women Ordained
% to marry %
Higher amongst: Higher amongst:
– Females (89%) – Females (81%)
– 35-54’s (90%) – 25-34’s & 45-54’s (83%)
– Attend Mass a few times a – ROL (84%)
year (91%) – Attend Mass a few times a year
– Attend Mass less than once a (83%)
year (92%) – Attend Mass less than once a
Yes Yes year (87%)
Married men ordained Clustering
% parishes
%
Higher amongst: Higher amongst:
– 35-44’s (81%) – 55+ (71%)
– Connaught/Ulster (76%) – Connaught/Ulster (66%)
– Attend Mass a few times a – Belfast (67%)
year (75%)
Yes – Attend Mass less than once a
year (76%) Yes
(Q8/9/10a/b)
19. 19
Change in Missal Wording
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
Have you heard the new wording being used during
the Mass celebration?
%
Higher
Amongst
– Females (59%)
Yes – 45-54’s (59%)
– 55+ (66%)
– ABC1F50+ (60%)
– Northern Ireland (56%)
– Attend Mass at least once a week (80%)
No
Don’t know
Haven't been to Mass
since the change
Just over 1 in 2 Catholics are aware of the new wording of
Mass, higher among females and the older age cohorts.
(Q11a)
20. 20
Attitude Towards New Wording
(Base: All who are aware of the new wording – 524)
Favourable Ease of
52% User
Towards Changes Understanding New
friendliness
in Wording Versus Old
% A lot easier to % %
Very Favourable (5) understand (5)
Favourable (4) A little easier to
understand (4)
Older version is
more user friendly
Neither/nor (3)
Neither/nor (3)
Unfavourable (2) Both the same
A little more difficult
to understand (2)
Newer version is
Very unfavourable (1) A lot more difficult more user friendly
to understand (2)
Don’t know Don’t know Don’t know
Mean Score: 2.7 2.9
1 in 2 Catholics who have heard the new wording prefer the previous version, with 33% finding the
new Missal more difficult to understand and 43% are unfavourable towards the changes.
(Q11b/12/13)
21. 21
Preferred Wording to Greeting & Creed
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
“The Lord be with you ….”
“.. And also with you” “.. For us and for our
salvation”
“.. And with your spirit” “.. For us men and for our
salvation”
As a response to the greeting “The Lord be In relation to the Creed, which would
With You”, which would you prefer – “And you prefer?
with your Spirit” or “And also with you”?
Clear preference among Catholics for the response ‘and also with you’
and ‘for us and our salvation’ at just under 8 in 10 and 7 in 10 respectively.
(Q.14/15)
22. 22
Favourability Towards ‘National Level’ Liturgy
Development
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
Should local Catholic Churches at a National Level be allowed to
develop their own liturgies within certain guidelines set out by Rome?
Don’t know No Yes
– Under 25’s (43%) – 55+ (28%) – 45-54’s (55%)
– Attend Mass less often – Outside Belfast (33%) – Dublin residents (46%)
than once per year (45%) – Northern Ireland (30%) – Attend Mass a few times a
– Attend Mass at least once year (46%)
per week (29%)
2 in 5 Catholics believe that Liturgy's should be developed at a
national level, while 1 in 5 don’t think they should.
(Q.16)
24. 24
Relevance of Catholic Church Teachings on
Sexuality
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
To me To my family
Do you believe that the Catholic
Higher amongst: Church’s teachings on sexuality are Higher amongst:
– 25-34’s (82%) relevant to you or your family? – 25-34’s (80%)
– 45-54’s (84%) – 45-54’s (82%)
– Connaught/Ulster (84%) – Connaught/ Ulster (85%)
– Never attend Mass (91%) – Never attend Mass (89%)
% %
No
No
Yes Yes
Higher amongst: Higher amongst:
– 55+ (39%) – 55+ (34%)
– Outside Belfast (32%) – Belfast (32%)
– Attend Mass at least once a week (43%) – Northern Ireland (31%)
– Attend Mass at least once a week (39%)
1 in 4 believe that the teachings at the Roman Catholic
Church are relevant to them or their family.
(Q17)
25. 25
Attitude to Catholic Church’s Stance on
Homosexuality
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Agree
strongly slightly / nor slightly strongly
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Disagree, there is nothing wrong Agree, it is immoral
with homosexuality (61%) (18%)
– Female (70%) – Male (23%)
– 25-34’s (68%) – 55+ (25%)
– 45-54’s (67%) – Munster (23%)
– Belfast (71%) – Attend Mass at least once a week (26%)
– Attend Mass less often than once per year (72%)
To what extent do you agree with the Catholic Church’s teaching
that any sexual expression of love between gay couples is
immoral?
3 in 5 disagree with the Church’s teachings on homosexuality, 1 in
5 agree and believe it to be immoral.
(Q.18)
26. 26
Receiving Communion for Those in Steady
Second Relationships
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
Do you think that Catholics who are separated or divorced
from their spouse and are in a second stable relationship
should be receiving communion at Mass?
%
Highest Amongst:
– 35-54’s (92%)
– Rest of Leinster (90%)
– Belfast (91%)
Yes, those who are – Attend Mass a few times a year (92%)
divorced/separated and in a – Attend Mass less than once per year
second relationship should be 87 (93%)
allowed to take communion
No, those who are
divorced/separated and in a
second relationship should
not be allowed get communion
5
No opinion
8
High levels of support for allowing those in steady second relationship to receive
communication, especially among 35-54’s and Rest of Leinster residents.
(Q19)
28. 28
Value in the Eucharistic Congress
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
Do you see value in the Eucharistic
% % Congress being held in Dublin?
Provides people with an
opportunity learn/renew faith Why do you say that?
It will showcase Ireland/an
opportunity
Dublin is the capital, it should Yes
be there
Bring attention to church in
Ireland
Irish people can have their %
say
Not relevant to me/
Only good can come of my family
communication
Doesn’t matter where
It’s good/helps the Church
it is held
No
Waste of money/
Don’t know/refused could go elsewhere
Don’t know/refused
Almost 3 in 5 see a value in the Eucharistic Congress being held in Ireland. Some of the benefits
include giving the Irish people a chance to renew their faith and show casing Ireland to the rest of the
world.
* All others 4% or less (Q20/21)
29. 29
Appropriate Time for Eucharistic Congress to be
Held in Ireland
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
Yes No
%
% %
Help people back to Money needed elsewhere
Yes their faith
Look at past mistakes Scandals
Scandals Need to focus on Church
problems first/not right time yet
Now is as a good time Child abuse issues
No
May help bring change No relevant/interest
Time for direction in Don’t know/refused
hard times
Positive new stories
No opinion about Catholic Church
It is always good to
talk and listen
Do you think that now is an
Beneficial appropriate time for such a Congress
Don’t know/refused to be held in Ireland?
Why do you say that?
* All others 4% or less (Q22/23)
30. 30
Involvement of Laypeople in Eucharistic
Congress
(Base: All Roman Catholic Adults – 1,005)
Are you or laypeople in your parish involved with
the preparations for the Eucharistic Congress?
% Highest Amongst:
Yes
– 55+ (18%)
– Munster residents (17%)
– Attend Mass at least once per week (23%)
No Highest Amongst:
– Under 25’s (37%)
– Connaught/Ulster (46%)
Don’t know
Just over 1 in 10 believe that the laypeople in their parish are involved with the
preparation for the Congress of the Eucharist, while over 1 in 2 don’t know.
(Q24)
32. 32
Summary of Findings – Church Structures
Relatively even split on the Catholic Church’s understanding of
the challenges faced by Catholics, although uncertainly
surrounding Bishop’s listening to Irish priests and laypeople.
Only 1 in 10 believe that the Catholic Church has some
independence from Rome, with almost 3 in 5 (57%) believing
them to be subservient.
Majority favour Catholic Bishops serving a fixed term (55%),
while relatively even split for as long as they like or until 75.
Strong push for laypeople being involved in choosing their
Bishop at 2 in 3 wanting a greater input than at present.
The Church should speak out on issues facing the Irish nation,
especially on social and economic issues.
Support for priests being allowed to marry and married men
becoming priests. Over 7 in 10 (72%) favour women being
ordained into the Catholic Church as priests.
33. 33
Summary of Findings – Liturgy
Just over 1 in 2 Irish Catholics are aware of the changes made to
the wording of the Missal in 2011. Regular Mass attendees and
the older age cohorts showing the highest levels of awareness.
Catholics are unsure about the change to the Missal wording,
with just under 1 in 4 favorable towards it and finding it easier to
understand. That said only 1 in 10 find it more user friendly than
the older version.
Overwhelming support for old response to greeting “The Lord be
with you” with almost 4 in 5 preferring it to the new response.
Similar level of support for the Creed “…for us and for our
salvation” as opposed to “…for us men and for our salvation”.
Although 2 in 5 support Liturgies being developed at a national
level, 1 in 4 are opposed to the idea.
34. 34
Summary of Findings – Catholicism and
Sexuality
3 in 4 find the Church’s teaching on sexuality irrelevant to them
and/ or their family. The older age cohorts and regular church
goers find them most relevant. The younger age cohorts are the
least likely to find the teachings pertinent to them.
High levels of disagreement among Catholics surrounding the
teaching that a sexual expression of love between homosexual
couples is immoral with 3 in 5 believing that there is nothing
wrong with homosexuality. The older age cohorts are more
likely to agree with the immorality of homosexuality.
Overwhelming majority believe that Catholics who are divorced
or separated and in a second relationship should be allowed
receive communion at Mass, with just under 9 in 10 believing
they should. Only 5% agree with the current practice of not
giving communion to divorcees/ those who are separated and in
a second relationship.
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Summary of Findings – Congress of the
Eucharist
Almost 3 in 5 believe that there is value in the Eucharistic
Congress being held in Ireland in 2012, with the opportunity for
people to renew their faith the primary benefit, followed by show
casing Ireland to the rest of the Catholic world.
Slightly fewer believe that the timing is right for the Eucharistic
Congress to be held in Ireland, with the expense of the Congress
and the negativity surrounding the scandals which the Church
are facing being cited as the primary reasons.
Little awareness of parish laypeople being involved in the
Eucharistic Congress with only 1 in 10 (13%) of Catholics being
aware of their involvement. Just over 1 in 2 (54%) are not sure if
local laypeople are involved in preparing for the celebration.