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“Clearly, if it is sensible to hold a referendum on independence, it is crucial that we have one on marriage. It is the only way the country can move forward on this issue. Let all those who have a view on this subject place their trust in the Scottish people and let Scotland decide.”

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Keith O'Brien

Born on March 17, 1938, Keith O'Brien is a renowned Cardinal with a significant role in the religious community. He has made notable contributions throughout his career. more

“In Scotland over many years we have cultivated through our justice system what I hope can be described as a 'culture of compassion.' On the other hand, there still exists in many parts of the U.S., if not nationally, an attitude towards the concept of justice which can only be described as a 'culture of vengeance.'”

Ifs Years Stills Hands Culture Justice Attitude Compassion Concepts Scotland Vengeance Justice System

Author:Keith O'Brien

“In Scotland, Catholics have raised their voices against sectarianism and intolerance directed against the Church. Clearly, these actions show that freedom of religious expression, a basic human right, is not upheld in our midst as widely and as completely as it should be.”

Should Humans Shows Action Voice Church Religious Expression Catholic Raised Midst Intolerance Scotland Sectarianism

Author:Keith O'Brien

“My message to David Cameron, as the head of our government, is to seriously think again about this Robin Hood tax, the tax to help the poor by taking a little bit from the rich.”

Thinking Littles Helping Government Bits Poor Rich Taxes Little Bit Messages Hood Robins Cameron Robin Hood Help The Poor

Author:Keith O'Brien

“Our Prime Minister, Gordon Brown has given the Government's support to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill. It is difficult to imagine a single piece of legislation which, more comprehensively, attacks the sanctity and dignity of human life than this particular Bill.”