After Scandals, Ireland Is No Longer 'Most Catholic Country In The World'

[Shawnster]

The scandals of recent years have destroyed popular support for the church in Ireland, with many Irish people ignoring the hierarchy's guidance on social issues.

 

http://www.npr.org/2015/08/26/434821443/after-scandals-ireland-is-no-longer-the-most-catholic-country-in-the-world

[Tortuga]

That was the basis for this song.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_Me_to_Church

 

Lyrically, "Take Me to Church" is a metaphor, with the protagonist comparing his lover to religion. The song grew out of Hozier's frustration with the Catholic Church's teachings. "Growing up, I always saw the hypocrisy of the Catholic church," Hozier said in an interview with Rolling Stone. "The history speaks for itself and I grew incredibly frustrated and angry. I essentially just put that into my words."

Edited August 26, 2015 by Tortuga

[Dustparticle]

 I think it is a good day being part Irish