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NameDateReason for defection
Eva D02 February 2016I don't believe in god.
Joseph D08 November 2017Abuse in Catholic grade school by psychotic, delusional, nuns and mentally unstable lay teachers. I never really believed in God or what the Catholic Church taught as a child. I can fly my way through life without having the clipped wings of believing in God and the Catholic Church.
Lizzy D18 May 2015No reason given
Kristine D'Alton26 August 2018I do not want to be associated with this religion in any way, shape or form. Their actions offend me
Evelyn D'Arcy02 June 2018My parents baptised me in good faith and I thank them for that. However I cannot continue to remain part of a church which has continuously failed its people in the worst ways possible. No more control. No more fear. Enough is enough.
Tomas D'Arcy26 June 2019Pagan
Patrick D’Alton09 February 2025I don’t believe in God nor the scriptures or what they profess, putting this as my formal defection from the Catholic church.
Conan Dalton24 September 2018I always wanted to be a defective. Like Sherlock Holmes. Anyway, not a believer, haven't been for ages
Larry Dalton19 March 2017When I was 7, a bishop explained what a mystery was. I knew then that it was all lies.
Sheila Daly26 April 2025I do not believe in any god and I do not support the indoctrinatation and abuse of children into any paedophilic religious cult. All religion is evil, especially so the Catholic one
Caoimhe Daly21 June 2018I didn't ask to be part of the Church, my parents picked my religion. And after learning about all of the horrible things that they have done and still do and stand for made me not believe in the faith and God himself anymore. I have felt this way for many years, but growing up in Ireland, being a Catholic is a part of being Irish. Well no more. Today I take a stand for my beliefs and morals and wash my mind, soul and body of this religion and its baggage that comes with being a Catholic. I am free.
Ciarán Daly07 May 2021Non - believer. Never consented in the first place
Fiona Daly29 August 2018Standing up for my right to choose what I do or don't believe, my choice and also for all the wrong that the church have done to families horrific crimes to say the least why would anyone want to a part of this organisation? I hear the victims stories.. I can't just forget these horrid abuse stories it's time to stop listening to the priests and open our eyes wide. My faith is so strong but my faith has nothing to do with religion I am a good person and I now feel liberated to be free from this cult
Geraldine Daly15 November 2015Atheist
Mary Daly27 August 2018I am not a believer in Christianity nor can I be a member of a vile organisation that covered up child abuse and trafficking on an industrial scale while promoting slave labour amongst the mother of these poor children.
Michael Daly31 January 2021Disgusted by the Churchs response to CSA, contraception and LBGTQA rights.
Ronan Daly21 June 2018Atheism and dissatisfaction with the policies, teachings, politics, and historical corruption of the Catholic church.
Sheila Daly16 August 2015I was given no choice but forced to join this evil cult. I have never believed, even when they forced me to make my communion. I knew it wasn't right then, even without the knowledge I have now. I could write a book about how evil the church is but everyone already knows this. I wish I and everyone have the opportunity someday to deflect in totality from the church.
Barra Darcy17 January 2021No reason given
Liam Darling28 May 2017They practice everything they supposedly are against. Hocus Pocus rubbish
Gretta Dattan23 February 2017I am an atheist and reject all dogma and ideology of the Catholic Church.
Anita Davidson12 March 2018I don’t believe
dennis davis28 October 2018Religion divides while Spirituality connects so I prefer a Spiritual life and not a Religious one
Francis Davis17 August 2018Dont believe it's the full story or the truth
Kelly Davis14 January 2021I'm an atheist and want nothing to do with the Catholic Church. I am not a Catholic no matter what the church says.
nikita davis26 October 2016I don't believe in god
Terry Davis02 October 2015Not religous
Kelly Davis16 August 2015I do not believe in any God or Gods. I believe the Catholic church has committed terrible crimes particularly against women and children in this country. As a woman I do not want to be part of an organisation that regards me as second class because of my gender. I am not merely a vessel that can be sacrificed for more little Catholic foot soldiers. I believe that the church is centred on money, power and control and I resent the fact that they count me among their members when I absolutely am not. I believe in the total separation of church and state, secular democracy and no church influence, from any church, on state legislation or publicly funded hospitals and schools. I am NOT a Catholic and I have no wish to be counted as one. The fact that the Catholic church does not allow anyone to officially leave is breathtaking arrogance on their part.
Quinn de Barra24 October 2017I never wanted to be a member of the child molester club. I despise the Catholic church, I am not a Catholic, I am not a Christian, I was baptised without my consent and forced into Catholic rituals I did not understand as a child. I reject the church and it's Jesus Christ. I am not a Catholic. I am not a Catholic. I am not a Catholic.
Ciaran De Bhal25 January 2016Totally disillusioned with church an no belief in god.
Jessica de Búrca-Montague25 June 2018I do not believe the fairytale.
Ann De Mey15 July 2016Don't believe in the church or God
Isabel de Sena-Cortabitarte04 October 2016Atheist
Adrine de Souza15 August 2019I don't want to be part of a group that controls peoples lives using lies and punishment. That filled me with fear of burning in hell when I was just a kid. I came to age to realized that was all a big bullshit. That enriches some in the Vatican.
Christian de Valera29 January 2019The corruption of the Catholic church and the rape of young boys.
Emily Dean16 March 2018I am no longer Christian.
Rachel Deckard09 August 2015I do not support the Catholic Church
James Deely28 July 2020No reason given
Site Default21 November 2015not a Believer
Jade Dekker17 August 2015I have long been someone who has questioned everything and have questioned religion many times. I came to the conclusion that I prefer science, fact and evolutionary facts over crazy religious ideas. It's as simple as that for me. I removed myself from the Catholic Church a long time ago.
Erin Dekker03 April 2019My views and values do not align with the Catholic Church.
Alan Delahunty19 March 2017Believe in Science
David Delaney11 April 2016lack of mutual respect
Katie Delaney10 October 2018I don't believe, I don't practice and I don't think I should be counted as a member of a church I am not part of.
Lilian Delaney15 June 2021No reason given
ORLA Delaney04 May 2018I can no longer be a part of a religion that is blatantly misogynistic and regressive.
Sharon Delaney28 May 2018Have never been a practicing Catholic
Martin Delaney-Boland13 December 2019I am an Atheist.
Darragh Delany20 June 2017Abhor Catholic Church doctrine, feel more at home with Anglican communion
Rachel Dempsey12 December 2018Clerical abuse in 1999
Sarah Dempsey02 November 2022Abuse of children and women. I am also a lesbian.
Bill Denby04 November 2015Never beloved, parents baptised me. Not my choice.
Shane Denison19 January 2022I disapprove of Catholic Church and am disappointed that I was baptized as a baby. I disagree with much of what it teaches; the pain it’s spread around the world; and how it suppresses personal freedom and individuality. I do not require guidance from such a ridiculous ideology and wish to be count among those opposed to the Catholic Church and the general idea of Christianity. Religion is unnecessary and I’ve seen it damage many people, communities, and entire cultures. Religion is road spike to human success.
Eavan Derbyshire17 November 2022Tuam, Magdelene Laundries, Savita Halappanavar, Ann Lovett, Ms. Y, Ferns, Blackrock College, my own abortion story. I could go on....
Michael Desmond01 September 2018No longer believe in God or the lies spread by religion
Lydia Dettling20 September 2019Do not believe in the Roman Catholic beliefs or practices.
Francis Devane19 March 2017Atheist
Regina Devenney26 April 2016I do not hold or practice any catholic beliefs
Sabrina Devine26 August 2018I haven't been a catholic in over 20 years. I am a proud pagan. Let me Leave
Aideen Devlin10 March 2017I no longer identify as any religion. I don't want to be counted as a Catholic.
Tadhg Devlin09 August 2015No reason given
Jane Dickson30 May 2018I was signed up for membership of this organisation when I was an infant. I have never taken part in their rituals as an adult. I do not wish to be counted as a member. Religion means nothing to me and I don't want to be bound by its laws.
Ciara Dignam13 April 2017No reason given
Mark Dignam28 June 2018I am not one of them. I am an atheist.
Sinead Dinneen19 March 2017I don't have a belief system , I don't want a religious association for me of my family . I want to be free of any religious associations
Joe Dixon28 October 2022Don’t believe in God
Eoin Dixon Murphy25 April 2016Non believer.
Dave Docherty29 May 2018I'm atheist
Meela Dogue19 August 2015Atheism
Charlene Doheny04 July 2020I do not support the views and I never had the opportunity to actually decide I wanted to be a part of the church.
Aidan Doherty04 January 2018I want no association with an organisation like the Catholic Church.
Joe Doherty27 March 2016The attempts to cover up the child abuse and i also dont believe in god
Kevin Doherty10 August 2015Humanist, anti-theist
Lee Doherty10 April 2016No longer believe
Mary Doherty23 April 2024I’m not a Catholic
michael doherty10 August 2015Religion is killing the world
Nicole Doherty22 August 2016Atheist
Patricia Doherty11 August 2015Catholism holds no relevance and has no Integrity as an organisation, It hasn't been able to respond in any meaningful way to my questions since I was eleven years old, as an adult it occurs like a bizarre cult and I declare here, publically that I want no part in it.
Susan Dolan16 March 2016I strongly disagree with a number of the Church's beliefs and do not wish to remain a member.
Pat Dolan16 August 2015No belief in teachings or respect for institution
Andrew Donal Harty23 August 2016I have not practised Catholicism since 1988. I became a Born-again Christian in 1991.
Alex Donald01 April 2020Child sexual abuse, misogyny, gross accumulation of wealth, lack of real charity.
Leonie Donald08 July 2020Have never been of faith and never will be I refuse to be identified as something or someone I’m not
Darragh Donnellan03 May 2019I was baptised by my parents at a very young age and was raised as a Catholic but now I'm an adult and I've decided to leave the church as I don't attend religious services and I no longer believe in "God" or any other church teachings.
enda donnellan09 March 2017Non believer
Paul Donnellan09 May 2017Religion is the biggest scam ever and I formed this opinion in my early teens leading to conflict with my brainwashed parents which still reverberates in my life today.
Vivienne Donnellan16 August 2015No reason given
Emily Donnelly01 November 2018I want nothing to do with the catholic church.
James Donnelly12 March 2017I do not believe in the Church's ideals
Katie Donnelly15 January 2021No reason given
Patrick Donoghue16 December 2015I am now an Atheist
Jennifer Donohue18 July 2017No longer practicing
Ann Donovan22 September 2020No longer believe what they teach
James Doolan29 April 2016Atheism
Gina Dooley18 August 2015Non believer
Lisa Doolin17 February 2022Pursuing a religion free lifestyle
David Doran23 October 2020I align in no way in what the Catholic Church tries to teach and am disgusted by what they have done in Ireland with no retribution for thousands of victims of this cult.
Mark Doran22 November 2015No reason given
Fionn Dorgan10 March 2021I am an atheist.
Nadine Douglas09 August 2015I do not believe in God. I am strongly against the morals and ethos of the Catholic Church and do not want to be associated with them. I have never, as an adult, regarded myself to be Catholic.
Marie Dowd11 September 2018I am not Catholic
Marie Dowd16 January 2021Disgusted by the abuse in the Catholic church and don't want to be associated with it
Jonathan Dowling16 August 2015Do not agree with Catholic philosophy of life
Tommy Dowling28 January 2018I'm an atheist and even if I was religious it wouldn't sit right with me being part of a notoriously corrupt organisation.
Damian Downes16 August 2023Too many reasons to cite here but in short the institution is a relic and morally bankrupt. I cannot take it seriously.
Pauline Doyle16 August 2015I'm done with it...no more.
Anastatia Doyle19 July 2017This church is corrupt and evil and should be torn to the ground. It does not mirror my beliefs - hey! It doesn't even mirror it's own beliefs. Hypocrites and liars.
Avril Doyle06 March 2017Don't identify as Catholic anymore
Brien Doyle27 August 2018Not my choice - forced upon me - Don't believe in lies ...
Coman Doyle07 May 2017Crimes against humanity, corruption, child abuse, abuse of single mothers, monopolising education, manipulation
Denis Doyle31 July 2018No longer need the church
Devin Doyle17 August 2015Atheist
Doireann Doyle27 August 2018I do not believe in god and even if I did, I could not, in good conscience, be involved with a church who harbours paedophiles, women abusers and child killers in this country.
Helen Doyle16 August 2015I am an atheist
Jocelyn Doyle09 May 2017Firm, unwavering atheism and an utter contempt for this corrupt cult.
Jon Doyle27 August 2018Having read the bible and studied the history, you come to realize that all religions are just a tool to control the masses. The word of god has changed a lot over the centuries to suit whatever maniacs are in power at the time. If anyone did even the smallest amount off research about the history of the catholic church, you'd see this is not an organisation set up for the good of mankind. Most of the popes were some of the most evil bastards of all time.
Neil Doyle28 August 2018The Catholic church is the single biggest cult in the world, it was started by men and has caused untold horrors in my Country and all other Countries it has a hold in.
Pauline Doyle02 October 2017I'm done!
Suzanne Doyle04 July 2019I am not Catholic. I not believe in the Catholic church or their manipulative, controlling, selfish, abusive ways and thier complete lack of accountablilty or responsbility for their employees. If there was a GOD they wouldn't endorse them.
Róisín Doyle-Bakare16 August 2015I'm an atheist
Paul Duane15 August 2015I am a non-believer.
Susan Duff10 March 2018I do not trust or believe in the Catholic church
Brendan Duffy10 August 2015I am an atheist and I do not wish to be associated with the catholic church, or any other religious organisation.
Ciaran Duffy21 October 2015No longer believe in fairy tales.
David Duffy06 July 2017I don't believe in any religion.
Denise Duffy07 June 2021No belief in the teachings of the church.
Ewan Duffy09 August 2015Zero interest in RC Church indoctrination
Stephanie Duffy14 January 2021Atheist and I have no desire to be associated with a corrupt, immoral, divisive organisation that is responsible for such heinous crimes against humanity.
Timothy Duffy09 August 2015I am not a catholic
Seamus Duggan15 August 2015Do not believe. Do not wish my 'catholicism' to be used to justify input of Church into politics, constitution, law and education.
Edward Duigenan11 March 2017Catholicism is irrational
Olwyn Duignam09 March 2017I don't believe God is real. The Catholic Church's treatment of women and children to this day is deplorable. From covering up the sexual abuse of children to opposing the decriminalisation of homosexuality, it's laughable that people still support the Catholic Church in Ireland. The Church resisted so many positive changes in Ireland from divorce, gay marriage, contraception, women in the civil service and abortion. The list goes on. Ireland would be a much better place without the presence of the Catholic Church.
Joan Dumecz23 May 2016Non catholic believer
thomas duncan08 October 2015Non god believer
Emily Dunlea02 February 2019It is inequitable to impose any kind of religious belief onto children. To put it bluntly, religions are sects that promote interstices in society and the indoctrination of others. As soon as anybody can perform a public act in the name of a religion, or attend a religious institution, "beliefs" have been pushed well beyond their bounds. Religion is the weapon that has been wielded to repress people on the grounds of gender, sexuality, class and ethnicity. It has hindered life-enchancing scientific advancement, racial integration, and has been used as a reason to restrict publication of, and access to, literature. As a race, we should by this point be able to recognise that people do not derive morals from holy books- people look at these texts subjectively and decide what is a parable, what is so cruel that it's surely only a warning and what should and should not be taken literally; this judgement indicates an innate moral reasoning that has nothing to do with religion. Religious institutions, especially those with self-administration and influence, are a dangerous presence; need the Magdalene laundries be mentioned? These organisations belong to the barbarous Medieval times of "morality plays". No state should have anything even approaching a right to arbitrarily classify it's citizens as belonging to a particular religion. My world views are incompatible with religion; even the concept galls me. Please do not edit this; it's perfectly respectful. I'm gratefully using this service to defect insofar as is currently possible in this state.
Fiona Dunne27 August 2018There is no god. I hate the church and the evil they stand for.
Gary Dunne05 March 2017Not Catholic.
Jonathan Dunne07 July 2017Changing Canon Law in Ireland to make it imposible for people to leave the Catholic Church says A LOT about the institution. In return, I will not baptise my child. When she's of sound mind (unlike me as a baby when I was baptised) she can make her own decision. I'm not taking that right away from her. I urge others to do the same. What goes around comes around. Religion comes from within; it's not a subscription.
Niamh Dunne10 October 2015I no longer practise nor believe in the teachings of the Catholic, and resent the fact that I cannot make the choice to leave. Power and control corrupts absolutely.
Nicholas Seb Dunne21 May 2023I've been an atheist since my teens but cutting ties with the catholic church, even if only symbolically, may help vent some of the anger I feel towards an institution which has caused so much misery, which drowned generations in guilt. In general I have grown more tolerant as I have aged but my feeling of anger towards the catholic church has only grown.
Aisling Dunne02 July 2020Non believer and do not want to be part of the Catholic Church
Alan Dunne04 November 2015No belief in God or the Catholic church and I see their continued existence in my society as an evil
Aoife Dunne09 September 2018Disgust with the catholic institution. No religious affiliation at all.
Brian Dunne10 August 2015N/A
Conor Dunne10 February 2016Too many to mention.
Marie Dunphy26 August 2018No belief
Caoimhe Durkan14 January 2021Non believer
peter dwyer22 March 2019Abuse
John Eardly20 February 2023My Christian faith is no longer compatible with core tenets of Catholic teaching.
Alan Early30 May 2015No reason given
Antonio Earwaker02 August 2016I believe religion to be fictional, and the catholic church to be a cesspool of sexual deviants with a prolific history of abuse against minors.
Janell Ebel21 May 2020Change of belief system.
Andrew Edmonds03 October 2023I detest everything the catholic church stands for as an organisation
Stephanie Edwards11 May 2019Non belief and hypocrisy
David Egan09 June 2023Dont believe, had no choice.
Alan Egan16 August 2015Atheist
Ava-Grace Egan01 December 2020No reason given
David Egan26 April 2016I'm now an atheist
Paula Egan28 February 2023I am now an Evangelical christian
James Eglseder27 March 2016Science
Mark Eiffe03 December 2015Was never a member of any religion of my own free will
Ted Elston11 March 2017I see through the facade.
Stephanie Emmett11 February 2016Do not believe in God. Refuse to be preached to and do not want to be part of an organisation that covers up child abuse and protects the scum that do this. Disgrace.
Amelia-Diccox English08 January 2023I'm now a practicing pagan
Catherine Ennis07 March 2017Atheist and in honour of the Tuam Babies and all women and children abused and murdered by the Catholic Church and State
Niamh Ennis08 May 2018I think it is a disgrace that there is no official system to leave the church, should anyone wish to do so. I do not come from a religious family and have never been made go to church or say prayers. I was signed up to this religion for one purpose only: in order to get a place local primary school. I do not believe in god, and even if I did, I would still wish to leave the Catholic Church. Anyone who can happily ignore the unwavering manipulation, oppression and disgusting behaviour of the Catholic Church has no love or compassion in their heart.
Artem Eremin17 August 2015Scientific viewpoint.
Jennifer Escalante08 September 2019I disagree with the criminal acts and patriarchy of the church and no longer wish to be affiliated.
Louise Etchingham11 February 2023I always believed bible stories were fairy tales, and I have been an atheist for as long as I have been capable of conscious thought.
Heather Everitt04 August 2022I have no religious beliefs. Was not my choice to be baptized.
Annemarie F09 August 2015No reason given
Barry Fadden26 May 2018Not a believer
Ciara Fagan10 August 2015Church's teaching on homosexuality and contraception, their involvement in forced adoptions and the laundries in Ireland, the covering up of various crimes and their response to child abuse
Kevin Fagan08 October 2018Disgust and disbelief
Sean Fagan12 July 2020No longer want to be a member of Catholic Chirch
Enda Fahy29 May 2018The Roman Catholic church has always bowed to the rich and powerful. It dazzled the poor with a promise of an afterlife, but condemned them when they tried to make this life better. Shame on you all.
Jason Fahy02 May 2023Have never believed in Catholic Doctrine
Kevin Fahy23 April 2017Do not believe in a god or any religion. Am Atheist.
Kevin Fahy23 April 2017I don't believe in any gods.
AvaMay Falconer24 December 2018Don’t agree with teachings, methods or beliefs of the church.
Yvonne Falkiner01 September 2018I've been a non-practicing Catholic since my confirmation since my Confirmation in 1990.
Fiona fanning28 May 2017religion is toxic
Comhall Fanning17 July 2016Atheist
Ailish Farragher10 August 2015Am a Wiccan
Alan Farrell16 August 2015Atheist
Sara Farrell04 April 2021Atheist
Cían Farrelly28 April 2016I was baptised and brought up unwillingly before I was able to decide otherwise for myself. I was the brainwashed religious nonsense in primary and secondary schools, but at the age of 12, I decided I had enough. I don't believe in any religions or religious beliefs. I feel it lawfully wrong and injust that children are unwillingly baptised and entered into a church organisation they know nothing of. Furthermore, the church in Ireland has a firm grasp on education, government and health services in the country which has lead to some serious issues and avoidable controversies over the last few years. I want out, and will not give up until I receive what is lawfully my decision, to leave the Catholic Church and live my life as a fully fleged Atheist, free of any religious beliefs.
sioban fawl11 March 2017the catholic church is corrupt
Eric Feehely14 March 2017I don't believe in any religion. I especially don't want to be a member of such a vile organisation such as the Catholic Church.
Sarah Feehely02 January 2017Not a catholic
Aideen Feeney22 December 2018Evil organisation. No explanation needed...
Brendan Feeney20 September 2017Non-believer
Adam Feerick13 October 2017I do not believe in God it the fact that this religion had been shoved down my throat for the past 14 years of my life. I have never had an interest in religion.
William Fennelly10 August 2015Atheism
Ian Fenny10 August 2015Atheist. Catholicism, as with all religions, is abhorrent to me.
Peter Ferguson15 August 2015No longer Catholic
Ronald Fernandez05 January 2020I don’t want to follow a God who ignores me and humiliates me. Farewell and may I find a happy life without you.
Rachel Feury11 March 2017I do not subscribe to the doctrine of the Catholic Church and resent being indoctrinated in to it against my will as a child. I would have formally defected years ago if the "loophole" were not closed by the Catholic Church.
Anna Field21 April 2020I do not believe in God, the Catholic Church or any organised religion
David Field31 August 2018I am an atheist.
Robert Field14 December 2019I am independent
Ciara Finan27 January 2021Misalignment of beliefs
Paul Finlay19 March 2018At 12 years of age, when I discovered that Santa was a fantasy, I realised that God was also a fantasy. Religion has its place in our world, but it should not be controlling our lives.
Cathal Finn10 August 2015I am not religious and never have been. It is disgraceful that once you are baptised without any say the Catholic church refuse to let you leave.
Colm Finn25 April 2017Atheist
Regina Finn10 March 2018I am an atheist. I do not support the beliefs, teachings or actions of the Catholic Church. I would like to disassociate myself from the religion chosen for me by my parents when I was an infant.
Ben Finnegan11 September 2017It was not my choice to be baptised and counted as Catholic. I no longer want to be counted as Catholic.
Gavin Finnegan09 August 2015There never has been and never will be a God.
Niall Finnegan11 March 2017I don't want anything to do with the catholic church and never did
Nuala Finnegan09 August 2015Non- believer
Matthew Finucane18 April 2017I do not want to be associated with the Catholic Church. I do not believe they are a morally sound organisation who atone for the crimes they have committed against hundreds of thousands of innocent and defenceless people.
Aidan Fitzgerald02 June 2018Two many reasons to list! Tried defecting officially years ago but it was not accepted by the church. I don't want to be a part of an institution that believes in magical thinking and forces its draconian opinions and ideas on others, let alone an organisation that has been, and continues to, cover up horrific crimes that have been carried out by the fanatical and degenerate members of society that the church seems to produce.
Barry Fitzgerald15 February 2016Atheist and free
Dara Fitzgerald06 March 2017Do not believe in this religion
Eric Fitzgerald18 January 2018systematic abuse
Peter Fitzgerald19 March 2017There are many reasons for my symbolic defection. I am an atheist and have been for several years. Unfortunately, I failed to officially defect before Canon Law was amended to prevent me from doing so. I have committed sins resulting in automatic excommunication (according to CIC 1983). I have notified my Parish Priest of these sins but received no reponse. I want out of this sick, evil, hypocritical and irrational religious cult.
Robert Fitzgerald18 April 2021Never believed in a god or any gods for that matter
Ross Fitzgerald10 August 2015No longer a Catholic and do not agree with it's teachings
Sarah Fitzgerald05 March 2017I don't support the catholic church beliefs.
Sarah FitzGibbon08 March 2018My Mother was the child of a mixed marriage and an atheist so we were given the option not to be confirmed. I choose not to get confirmed but I was Baptisted and made my Communion but I do not want to have any connections to the Empire of Misogyny
Rachel Fitzmaurice09 March 2017Do not agree with it's practices
Felicity Fitzpatrick08 March 2018I do not agree with the teachings of the Catholic Church
Gary Fitzpatrick22 May 2018I want to get away from this Luciferian controlled cult.
Gerard Fitzpatrick09 September 2018I care about truth and reality respect for my fellow human beings something this church knows absolutely nothing about, I have been an atheist for many years now and dont want my name attached to this organisation anymore.
Jack Fitzpatrick09 November 2023Loss of faith and and complete disagreement with the Catholic Church and the manipulation of original scripture to suit their own twisted views
Orla Fitzpatrick05 November 2015I have been an atheist for as long as I can remember. I do not want to be considered a part of the institution of the Catholic Church.
Alanna Fitzpatrick-Hyland27 August 2018I am an atheist
Aidan Fitzsimons26 January 2016Atheist
jassette Fitzsimons06 September 2017I was baptized when i was a baby as everyone was it was the done thing to do and the only way to ensure your child would get into a school. I did not consent to this i couldn't even talk. I never believed in anything and when children were finding out that santa didnt exist i would try add in that god didnt either. Religion is not a part of my life in any way and i wish to be removed from the register of the catholic church. I do not wish to be part of something that has done so much wrong in the world.
Bronagh Flanagan26 December 2018Hatred of the Catholic church and everything it stands for.
Alan Flanagan21 June 2022I do not believe in (any) God, and the Catholic Church is morally bankrupt institution.
Brian Flanagan26 November 2017I do not agree with the RCC manipulation of Irish families and values throughout the years. People need to WAKE UP and realise that the clergy are criminals. I am delighted that this organisation exists, no clergy member is going to tell me how to live my life.
Bronagh Flanagan26 January 2022I hate the Catholic Church and don't believe in the nonsense
Rob Flanagan26 February 2019I’m against indoctrination
Thomas Flanagan28 May 2018I disagree entirely with how the Roman Catholic Church fills our children with fear, from baptism tells them they are not good enough and will constantly throughout our lives teach us to berate ourselves and others. As a whole is promotes segregation and breeds narcissism. This is my opinion of the catholic church in Ireland Continue Reading
David Flannery20 April 2017Hate the Roman Catholic Faith. Atheist
Ferg Flannery07 May 2017I've had enough of this disgusting organisation
Adrian Flatley30 May 2018I'm an atheist.
Kylw Flavin10 August 2015I never willingly joined this church and do not believe in any gods and find the teachings of the church completely absurd and want nothing to do with them in any way
Tony Fleming09 August 2015I am an atheist. Need I say more?
Tony Fleming09 July 2018I'm an Atheist. My children are being raised Atheist. I refuse to be considered a member of an organization so morally corrupt. And one other massive reason; TUAM
Fiona-Iris Flinn05 September 2024Catholicism was imposed on us in school and it tainted our education. The religious order robbed us of a broad and decent education, instilling falsehoods, fear, guilt, causing untold damage and low self esteem. I am so grateful that the present generation do not have to suffer that . Catholicism is Patriarchal. The hypocrisy and history of abuse in their religious institutions is unforgivable . I cannot remain a member even as a non practicing one. monotheism replaced our beliefs that were founded in the natural world . Respecting nature and every living being that resides there and looking to our ancestors for help in times of need is what makes sense .
Maria Flood19 March 2017I resent it. I resent the lack of choice. I resent the sexism. I resent the lies: now and then. I resent the hidden, the overt, the manipulative, horrific treatment of women. I resent the sacrifices my mother made and the justifications she continues to make because her identity cannot be separated from a church who lied to her. I resent the lack of sex education. I resent the sexual abuse. I resent the limitations it put on my father, on his feelings, on his opportunities. I resent the person who my mother thought she had to be. I resent the questions my nieces have to ask about who this God could be when they watch the news and dead babies have been uncovered. I resent the fact that I am terrified to give birth to a child in my own country because if something goes wrong, I am not protected. I resent the fact that thousands of girls have had to travel alone or give birth alone or live alone.
Stewart Flood14 May 2018I have questioned church teachings as soon as I could form sentences and I have been atheist for as long.
Johanna Flood13 January 2021Mother and Baby homes
Conn Flynn03 March 2019Atheist and disgusted with RC Church
Darren Flynn30 November 2016I do not wish to be associated with the organisation that is the Catholic Church. Too many wrongs are excused on religious grounds, I believe in morality, irrespective of religious belief
Darren Flynn10 August 2015I am an atheist.
Eithne Flynn10 March 2018I did not consent to my baptism or confirmation. Not allowing me to opt out is despicable. I do not wish to be counted as member of an organisation that stands in the way of my rights to opt out of membership, my rights to bodily autonomy, and the right to my child's state education.
Gery Flynn22 November 2024Ireland’s Roman Catholic Church has been proven to be a corrupt institution wilfully blind to the damage it inflicted on generations of children and adults here. I want no part of this evil sect, please count me out.
Holly Flynn02 August 2016Practiscing Witcch for over a decade
Ian Flynn13 March 2018Lack of redress for child abuse victims, misogyny, hipocracy, corruption, control of education and indoctrination and it all just makes no sense to me.
Lorna Flynn10 April 2020Non practicing
Mark Flynn23 May 2015No reason given
Neil Flynn28 April 2016I was baptised as a child, before the age of consent . I feel no connection with the Church and believe a lot of what they teach is wrong.
Rebecca Flynn18 August 2015I have no religious belief and no longer wish to be counted as a member of a church and ideology which I completely disagree with.
Samantha Flynn25 January 2019Don't want to be associated with a religion that is lies and covers up for rapists
Steve Flynn25 September 2016Non religious
Gearòid Fogarty11 August 2015I am atheist.
Siobhan Ellen Fogarty28 January 2018I asked questions about celibacy. Admittedly my tone was a tad confrontational when I asked, did it make the priest an approacable person for spiritual counsel? Or did it distance him from his community? I found a week later this conversation was repeated to my own parish priest who read me off the alter at my mothers Memorial mass. Narcsissitic / ego manic. I only asked a question and tried to engage in a conversation which I had thought out in the open in todays society. Admittedly celibacy is a personnel choice and maybe the priest decision was coming under scutinay in the conversation, but no compassion the next week from the alter. Of all the times to make a repostition. I'm done with Catholic Church. I know I was brought to Baptism out of love from my parents. I have been shown no love or compassion from the church itself.
Tommy Fogarty30 May 2018I was baptised as an infant without consultation. I consider myself an atheist and have no religious beliefs or affinities.
Yvonne Fogarty19 March 2017No reason given
Aaron Fogl08 June 2019As a child I was not given a choice by my mind death parents. I HATE the craplick church, and removed myself as soon as I could. I will never be of them, as I am of my father, and the sins of my father I will do...
Audrey Foley19 March 2017I do not want to be part of a group that has and continues to commit atrocities.
Eimer D Foley12 October 2015I have not believed in structured religion for a long time, and have finally decided I do not believe in God. I believe in the earth and the beauty that already exists, not some far off abstract holy reward
Mark Foley19 March 2017I'm an Atheist and want nothing to do with the corrupt corporation that is the Catholic Church.
Thomas Foley11 April 2016Converted to Atheism
Paul Ford27 August 2018i have never had faith nor will i ever support such a corrupt and vile organisation
Tomas Gerard Forde29 May 2018No belief in God and condemnation of Catholic Church
Peter Foster08 February 2021The way my mother was treated
Rob Fox18 March 2017Enough is enough
Stephen Fox24 November 2020I am an Atheist, have been since I was 12 years old. I haven't had catholic box on a census checked since I was 18. I believe it is an abuse of my name and national status, and a gross infringement on my human human rights that I cannot officially leave an organization that I was indoctrinated into. That my parents were indoctrinated into and who were pressured to indoctrinate me into. I officially do not give the Church my permission to use my name and citizenship as a percentage or statistic to secure or justify any financial support, tax cuts or funding from the Irish Government.
Sean Foy26 April 2019I am not a Catholic.
Sean foy06 September 2024I cannot believe in a church which supported and hid sexual predators
Andrea Francis03 October 2015I do not believe in religion, and I am against a lot of the teachings of the Catholic Church, and I was never asked if I wanted to join in the first place.
Lauren Franey07 December 2016I identify as an Atheist and believe the Catholic Church should enable people to leave as they have no say in their baptism as it takes places at such a young age.
Ashley Frank13 October 2017Tired of the fear & control
Ben Fraser12 August 2015Reason and morality
Sinead Fraser15 March 2017Abuse of mothers and babies
Patricia Frazer10 September 2022I don’t believe the creed and consider the Catholic Church to be morally reprehensible
Kevin French24 November 2016Non believer
Martin Friel10 April 2016There is no scientific evidence for a god or gods and none to back-up the writings in the bible.
Leilani Friels05 August 2020I have been viewing religion through someone else's eyes and not my own.
Kristen Frye20 February 2021No reason given
Níall Funge09 July 2018I gave up on imaginary friends after childhood
Aisling Furlong27 August 2018i am an atheist. I was baptised without consent.
Claire Gallagher03 January 2018I don't believe in God or religion
Emma Gallagher09 September 2018I do not believe
Karen Gallagher09 August 2015I'm an atheist.
Ray Gallagher16 August 2015I left childish fairytales and imaginary friends behind a long time ago...
Seamus Gallagher22 March 2019Non believer
Vivienne Gallagher29 August 2018The abuse and cover up
Cynthia Gallant09 March 2018Because there is no god and I did not consent to be a part of the Catholic church.
Susanna Galligan10 November 2021I think they are dispicable
Patrick Gallivan01 June 2018I am an Atheist
Stephen Gamble16 August 2015Don't believe. Man of science and reason.
Melissa Gammell22 October 2018I no longer believe in any of it and cannot and will not support the abuse of vulnerable people.
Áine Gannon09 August 2015Not a believer in any deity. I was baptised without consent as a child.
Emer Gannon28 May 2018Because I do not believe in Jesus christ is the son of God. I do not support the oppressive hypocrite that is the catholic religion, church and institution. I will never bring my children up in the catholic faith and believe that it has no place in schools or in our state system.
Nina Gannon06 July 2017Atheist
Sarah Gannon20 November 2022I never would have joined if I’d had the choice as a child. I don’t see the need for religion in our lives and see it as causing a divided society.
Sarah Gardiner15 December 2019I no longer practice and want to leave the church
Lauren Garvey09 July 2021I’m Pagan and do not agree with the Catholic way of life
Michelle Garvey28 February 2023No belief. And rejection of various stances held by the church. Never consented to baptism
Karen Garvin05 March 2017So many many atrocities have been committed by Catholic Church. Affecting the most vulnerable, the defenceless, the alone. I will not stand passively by while you sanitise this with an "enquiry". I am not part of the church that says you continue to not have any rights. I am not on the fence. Enough.
Elaine Gaughran09 March 2018I turned from the church at 12 years old when I first started listening and understanding in church. I quickly realised I agreed with very little of what was said. So I stopped going and supporting what I realised was sexist tripe. At some point over the next few years without giving it much thought I realised I did not buy into this God heaven and hell stuff. I have been resolute since then, over 20 years.
John Gavin30 March 2017It's 2017 and the Catholic Church still has not changed.
Catherine Gaynor09 March 2017Not my Church.
jason genovese01 May 2023Grief from the passing of my grandfather caused me to lose faith and belief in god and religion
Cian Geoghegan30 August 2020Atheist
Josephine Geoghegan21 August 2018The more I learn about other cultures the more I realise that the evil committed by the catholic church is a drop in the ocean compared to what they do to more vulnerable people. Knowing what happens as a result of their cruelty in Ireland, and knowing that I have an incredible level of privilege, I realise the intense suffering that those vulnerable people go through is unconscionable.
Wayne Gibbons09 August 2015No reason given
Aoife Giblin09 May 2018Too educated to be a member of a disgusting cult
glenn gibson09 March 2017No faith
Jonathan Gilhooly11 February 2017I fundamentally oppose the values and beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church
Patrick Gill12 March 2017Abhorrence of religious indoctrination
Jennifer Gillick28 May 2018Non believer
Dave Gilligan10 March 2018The RC Church is hypocritical, they say one thing and do the opposite. They have indoctrinated themselves into our education system as a form of control.
Sylvia Gipe01 September 2018I wish to never be associated with a corrupt hierarchy that systematically protects peadophiles for their own monetary gain.
Catherine Gleeson10 August 2021Atheist
Joseph Gleeson09 August 2015Cant stand organized religion
Gary Glennon19 August 2018I don’t need an organisation to tell me how to love humanity or do the right thing.
Peter Glover19 May 2018Atheist
Francis Glynn20 August 2018I do not believe in God and have no time of respect for the Catholic church. I had no choice in being Baptised but would like now the choice to defect.
Ashling Golden15 July 2017I just don't believe or support
Alfonso-Adolfo Gomez12 September 2018Dissapointment with the way Catholicism handles LGBT Community and how it covered up years of abuse by priests by transfering them around.
Leona Gonnelly22 September 2017Can no longer support the most sexist and curropt entity in this country. I am my own person, I can decide what is right for me and I cannot forgive what has been done.
Danny Goodchild23 July 2016For as long as I can remember I have had no faith.
William Goodwin25 August 2022Learned the truth
Aoife Gordon19 December 2017The treatment of the Catholic church of the women and children under their rule was deplorable. I don't want to be associated with a church where bullying, harassement, beatings and sexual abuse are common place. I am embarrassed to be called a catholic and to be assoicated with the monsters that worked 'in God's name'.
Paul Gordon17 August 2015I am not a catholic and reject utterly the Catholic Church's claim to speak for me.
Elizabeth Gorman01 June 2017Atheism
Eoin Gorman11 March 2022No reason given
James Gorman13 March 2021Don't want to be considered a part of their revolting cult.
Aisling Gormley24 February 2023It's not true.
Margaret Gormley31 October 2015I do not want to be counted as a Catholic
Valerija Gornika17 March 2020I no longer want to identify as Catholic as I do not believe in that religion. I do not agree with the Catholic views and morals, nor do I support it's history.
James Gough13 January 2021Disgust.
Ian Gourlay31 March 2024No interest in religion
Anna Grace26 August 2018non religious
Noel Grace25 June 2018It’s all a load of bovine. There are no God/Gods.
Sean Graham10 October 2015Don't believe in any organised religion.
michelle grant09 July 2015Im signing this petition as i never had a choice. As a result of being born in Ireland and my parents were born catholic i was given my religion. After many years of questioning religion and god finally after reading the old testament i saw how ridiculous it all was and realised i was a proud Atheist. I believe religion has caused more deaths, pain and suffering then anything else in the world. I dont want to be associated with it anymore. I dont believe in an angry, petty, jealous god and i dont believe in a contradicating, nonsensical, ridiculous fairytale.
Stephen Grant19 March 2017No reason given
Emer Grant25 August 2018I do not believe in Catholicism, I do not want to be associated with criminals - peadophiles and murders. I do not want to be controlled by the Catholic Church.
Alan Gray11 July 2017No reason given
Diarmuid Graydon28 January 2024I was baptised against my will, and having witnessed the abuses of the Church against myself, my loved ones and those who have come before me, I no longer wish to be associated with Roman Catholicism
Laura Grealish17 August 2015I simply don't believe in religious fairy stories (otherwise known as doctrine)
Ellen Greaney05 July 2020I never consented to becoming a member
stephanie greene13 January 2021Years of abuse on vulnerable people by the hands of the catholic church
Aidan Griffin09 August 2015Never asked
Alex Griffin27 August 2018Disgusted at abuse of women, peadophilia, exclusion of minorities, selling and mass burying babies
Maria Griffin29 May 2018I’m an atheist
Miriam Griffin13 February 2024I do not want to have any part or connection in the catholic community
Ruth-Helen Griffin29 March 2020I no longer give consent to the Catholic Church to include me - Ruth Helen Griffin- in any capacity in their institution. I was baptised as an infant and was therefore unable to give my fully informed consent. As a sovereign adult now, I consciously choose to wholly retract and revoke any implied consent and inclusion in any and every capacity to being part of the Catholic Church. This is to include their spiritual, religious, commercial, financial, philosophical or legal entities or activities. I wholly remove all my personal aspects and information from their influence and control. I hereby announce every part of my spirituality and being to be wholly free from the Catholic Church's influence. I announce my full sovereignty. I want to note my dissatisfaction with the Catholic Church and their inability to give members an option to permanently remove themselves from their records. I hereby give notice that I do not consent to any of my personal details to be shared by the Catholic Church or any affiliated parties. I want it noted that the recorded depraved abuse of innocents, children and the continued subjugation of women that has been/is perpetuated by the Catholic Church is a vile distortion of natural law and I will not be associated with such repulsive acts, in any capacity. Ruth Griffin
Sarah Griffin23 March 2022Non belief, baptised without consent
Stephen Griffin09 August 2015non belief
Edel Griffith16 May 2018Can the new GDPR legislation coming into force on May 25th (2018) at least mean that I can request for the Church to no longer store my records and thus they can’t count me as a catholic.
Edel Griffith28 May 2018I am an atheist. I want to leave the Catholic Church. I am no practising and haven't been for a very long time. I do not want to be associated with a group that devalues women and children so much.
liz griffith10 August 2015Atheist
William Griffith04 July 2021It's a nonsense
Rachel Grimes04 June 2021Having married originally in a registry office due to my husband being an atheist, I was told the death of my twin daughters at 28 weeks was entirely my fault because I wasn't married in a Catholic Church. This was said to me during confession at the Vatican in 2006.
Edel Grogan16 August 2015Atheism
Eva Grundy09 July 2018Church is irrelevant and criminal
Catherine Guerin26 August 2018Identify as atheist
Jean Guilfoyle28 August 2024Not for me. I do not feel welcome in the Catholic church.
Stephen Guinane09 March 2017Common sense that science is correct regarding our creation, bigotry is a strong theme in the church & I do not agree anyone should be persecuted against, hypocrisy of the church & their earnings vs unrealised vows of poverty, Tuam babies & the Magdalene laundries, child abuse scandals, the church seems to have weight in governmental proceedings & this needs to change. Generally growing up in Ireland is enough to turn anyone away from the church and their misteachings.

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