" ... for those of us interested in how, if at all, religion can influence civil society ..."

MOJ friend Gerry Whyte writes:

The Irish State has recently established a formal forum for dialogue with faith communities and it held its first meeting last week.  You will find the speech of the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) opening the session at

http://www.taoiseach.gov.ie/index.asp?locID=558&docID=3257

It makes for an interesting read for those of us interested in how, if at all, religion can influence civil society.