Quote by Bernadette Devlin

Among the best traitors Ireland has ever had, Mother Church ranks at the very top, a massive obstacle in the path to equality and freedom. She has been a force for conservatism... to ward off threats to her own security and influence.

Among the best traitors Ireland has ever had, Mother Church

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The quote highlights the author's belief that the Catholic Church in Ireland has been a significant impediment to progress and societal change. They argue that the Church has acted as a traitor by obstructing efforts towards equality and freedom. According to the author, the Church has been primarily driven by self-preservation and maintenance of its power, leading to a conservative and resistant stance against any threats to its authority.

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