Chapter
The Role of the Catholic Church in the History of Ireland
08:32 - 15:55 (07:22)
This podcast episode delves into the major role that the Catholic Church played in the education and care of the sick, poor, and needy in Ireland. It also highlights how the rights of children were subsumed within the rights of the family, and touches upon the Irish potato famine and partitioning of Ireland.
Clips
Comedian and podcast host, John Hodgman, discusses the similarities between Twitter and a shot collar, before delving into the history of King Henry VIII and the Church of England's split from Catholicism, and how it impacted the Irish at the time.
08:32 - 09:39 (01:06)
Summary
Comedian and podcast host, John Hodgman, discusses the similarities between Twitter and a shot collar, before delving into the history of King Henry VIII and the Church of England's split from Catholicism, and how it impacted the Irish at the time.
ChapterThe Role of the Catholic Church in the History of Ireland
EpisodePart One: How The Catholic Church Murdered Ireland's Babies
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Catholic Church played a major role in Irish history, particularly in the education of children.
09:40 - 15:55 (06:15)
Summary
The Catholic Church played a major role in Irish history, particularly in the education of children. However, the rights of children were often overshadowed by the rights of the family, and the Church's influence was tied to the fight for Irish independence.