Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

PA Archive/PA Images

Poll: Should bibles be present in Irish polling stations?

Atheist Ireland thinks they should not.

ATHEIST IRELAND HAS called for bibles to be removed from referendum polling stations.

The call was made as part of a submission to the Citizens’ Assembly which is looking at how Ireland’s referendums work.

The Referendum Commission has argued that bibles are there in case voters need to swear an oath to confirm they are who they say they are.

But as Atheist Ireland correctly points out, there is no legal requirement that voters hold a bible while swearing the oath. But what do you think?

Poll: Should bibles be present in Irish polling stations?


Poll Results:

No (6809)
Yes (3427)
Don't know (515)

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
178 Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

    Leave a commentcancel

     
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds