About the Author: Michael Cook
Michael Cook is the editor of MercatorNet. He lives in Sydney, Australia.
Michael Cook is the editor of MercatorNet. He lives in Sydney, Australia.
Michael Kirke is a freelance writer, a regular contributor to Position Papers, and a widely read blogger at Garvan Hill (www.garvan.wordpress.com). His views can be responded to at mjgkirke@gmail.com.
George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Fellow and William E. Simon Chair in Catholic Studies Ethics and Public Policy Center.
David Gibney is a school teacher in Dublin. He holds a Ph.D. in English literature.
Margaret Hickey is a regular contributor to Position Papers. She is a mother of three and lives with her husband in Blarney.
Pat Hanratty taught Science/Chemistry in Tallaght Community School from its inception in 1972 until he retired in 2010. He was the school’s first Transition Year Co-ordinator and for four years he had the role of home School Community Liaison Officer.
James Bradshaw writes on topics including history, culture, film and literature.
Ben McCann is Associate Professor of French Studies, University of Adelaide. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.