Fewer than one in five attend Mass in Dublin

grizzly · 30-05-2011 03:23AM #1

Shocking statistic (if it's true and not atheist propaganda), what can be done to reverse this heathen trend!?

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burt_bondy · 30-05-2011 03:25AM

i'm surprised it's as high as 'almost five'.

shannon_tek · 30-05-2011 03:25AM

I see. Well Dublin is a grown up society.

:D

LighterGuy · 30-05-2011 03:26AM

Reckon its true.
The church has got some negitive press over the last decade or so. With abuse and all that. This is a knock on effect really.

Tehachapi · 30-05-2011 03:26AM

1 in 5 too many in my opinion.

cson · 30-05-2011 03:26AM

That's mad Ted.

Kojak · 30-05-2011 03:27AM

Those stats are scewed - most only turn up for a Holy Communion (i.e. a day out) and are not seen again until the young lad makes his/her confirmation.

1 in 5 seems a bit high imo.

Hank_Jones · 30-05-2011 03:29AM

I honestly don't know anyone of my own generation who attends mass.

Also know fcuk all who have even a fleeting interest in religion.

Edit: Thread needs "Do you attend mass?" poll.

A Primal Nut · 30-05-2011 03:29AM

Bear in mind its one 1-in-5 catholics, not 1-in-5 people!

grizzly · 30-05-2011 03:31AM

So what can we do to reverse this? Here is an idea to get the ball rolling;

Alter girls – 18 year olds + hot pants.

Naikon · 30-05-2011 03:31AM

Have not seen the inside of a church in at least 10 years.

burt_bondy · 30-05-2011 03:33AM

Naikon wrote: »

Have not seen the inside of a church in at least 10 years.

it's scary inside.

finbarrk · 30-05-2011 03:37AM

A Primal Nut wrote: »

Bear in mind its one 1-in-5 catholics, not 1-in-5 people!

Correct.

LighterGuy · 30-05-2011 03:38AM

Personally, while I reckon its that low of a figure. I really hate these "1 in x" quotes. Its all crap.

Its like if I ask 30 people a question and 10 reply with the same answer - oh "1 in 3" :rolleyes: - totally not taking in other aspects ... while I dont mean to sound bad. The best one I ever heard was "1 in 4" people get abused. Now, while abuse happens and its terrible is that really 1 in 4?
In my estate where I grew up there are 21 houses. With alot those parents having 3 kids. So thats the average. Thats 63 people including parents. So roughly 16 people on my estate got abused?

burt_bondy · 30-05-2011 03:39AM

LighterGuy wrote: »

Personally, while I reckon its that low of a figure. I really hate these "1 in x" quotes. Its all crap.

Its like if I ask 30 people a question and 10 reply with the same answer - oh "1 in 3" :rolleyes: - totally not taking in other aspects ... while I dont mean to sound bad. The best one I ever heard was "1 in 4" people get abused. Now, while abuse happens and its terrible is that really 1 in 4?
In my estate where I grew up there are 21 houses. With alot those parents having 3 kids. So thats the average. Thats 63 people including parents. So roughly 16 people on my estate got abused?

maybe you did it.

TeddyTedson · 30-05-2011 03:42AM

cson wrote: »

That's mad Ted.

Sure is.
Does anyone think it will survive in the country and make a come back?

OPENROAD · 30-05-2011 03:43AM

One of the things that really put me off was the seating, they really need to look at that imo, also leg room is pretty bad

Son Of A Vidic · 30-05-2011 03:43AM

It wouldn't make a difference to me, but it might help matters for some people if the following was implemented.

The cult of the Roman Emperor and his man made infallibility was removed.
The cancer of pedophilia was genuinely addressed and destroyed.
Priests could marry.
The church was open and accountable for it's crimes.
The Vatican bank was transparently investigated.
The vast riches and treasures of the church were utilised for the less privileged members of the flock/society.

I'm sure there are many, many other changes required, but the above would be a good start.

burt_bondy · 30-05-2011 03:44AM

TeddyTedson wrote: »

Sure is.
Does anyone think it will survive in the country and make a come back?

there's no way back now. it's over.

jesus lost

Tar.Aldarion · 30-05-2011 03:46AM

give up your aul sins.

It's one in five waterheadbabies so it's much less than 18% of people really

Saila · 30-05-2011 03:48AM

LighterGuy wrote: »

Personally, while I reckon its that low of a figure. I really hate these "1 in x" quotes. Its all crap.

Its like if I ask 30 people a question and 10 reply with the same answer - oh "1 in 3" :rolleyes: - totally not taking in other aspects ... while I dont mean to sound bad. The best one I ever heard was "1 in 4" people get abused. Now, while abuse happens and its terrible is that really 1 in 4?
In my estate where I grew up there are 21 houses. With alot those parents having 3 kids. So thats the average. Thats 63 people including parents. So roughly 16 people on my estate got abused?

statistics.... make **** up to suit your given agenda, stats are bollox

Napper Hawkins · 30-05-2011 03:49AM

burt_bondy wrote: »

there's no way back now. it's over.

jesus lost

No one to blame but himself in fairness.

strobe · 30-05-2011 03:53AM

grizzly wrote: »

what can be done to reverse this heathen trend!

Have crazy sexy stripper girls play mad electric guitar solos in between giving out Eucharist bread off of their nipples?

I'm helping...

LighterGuy · 30-05-2011 03:58AM

Corvus Maximus wrote: »

It wouldn't make a difference to me, but it might help matters for some people if the following was implemented.

The cult of the Roman Emperor and his man made infallibility was removed.
The cancer of pedophilia was genuinely addressed and destroyed.
Priests could marry.
The church was open and accountable for it's crimes.
The Vatican bank was transparently investigated.
The vast riches and treasures of the church were utilised for the less privileged members of the flock/society.

I'm sure there are many, many other changes required, but the above would be a good start.

Very good points man.
One thing that will always annoy me about the church and thats they have billions in the bank but always looking for that bit more from you :rolleyes:
like say if a church needs a new roof. The church wont be paying for it, the regulars have to "dig deep"

Paully D · 30-05-2011 04:09AM

Probably because they don't want their kids buggered.

Son Of A Vidic · 30-05-2011 04:18AM

LighterGuy wrote: »

Very good points man.
One thing that will always annoy me about the church and thats they have billions in the bank but always looking for that bit more from you :rolleyes:
like say if a church needs a new roof. The church wont be paying for it, the regulars have to "dig deep"

Oh they are one very, very rich organisation alright. Look at the multi-million pound compensation packages offered by some individual religious orders alone. It's mind boggling when you consider the money they have. Disgusting to think a 'begging bowl' is handed around to the regulars every week and the gullible fools continue to pay up.

loike · 30-05-2011 04:39AM

not surprised. i read an article a while ago that ireland was one of few country's where religion is suppose to become "extinct" as they called it within the near future

found it : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12811197

myflipflops · 30-05-2011 04:43AM

grizzly wrote: »

Shocking statistic (if it's true and not atheist propaganda), what can be done to reverse this heathen trend!?

Source

I doubt the Archbishop of Dublin would be quoting 'atheist propaganda'.

It would be interesting to see the figures for people under 35. I would guess 5%.

spinzes · 30-05-2011 04:54AM

going to mass has nothing to do with god , you time could be spent better

Azureus · 30-05-2011 07:38AM

^ Agree with this. House of god? He's got loads of gafs, stop making me pay for all of em!

Aside from the child abuse and general messages of the church that I really disagree with (opinions on homosexuality / abortion / contraception to name but a few) the fact that my parish priest drives a really expensive Audi and then hands around that lil wicker bowl to the broke and needy just showing up for a bit of hope every week pisses me right off.

Also, something weird about kneeling in front of a dead guy on a cross and chanting in unison that freaks me out. Look at it from an outside perspective who has no experience of christianity and you'd think we were all brainwashed members of a cult. No wonder as little as 1 in 5 catholics go to mass.

holystungun9 · 30-05-2011 07:55AM

Fewer than 1 in 5 attend mass in Dublin shock!!

That's because the rest of us go to our local mass. Are us country folk really expected to attend mass in Dublin? Would yey get down of yer centre of the universe thing. The only time I'm going to Dublin is to go to the zoo and maybe to look at the spike thing or see some vikings.

And maybe the odd visit to Nimhneach when I'm itching for some leather on rubber fun.

Fewer than one in five attend Mass in Dublin

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