Being from Ireland, the Ireland I know and love is not a multicultural society. What I love about Ireland is its purity; of going there and experiencing unspoiled Irish cultures and tradition. When I was younger I would rarely even see a black person in the street. Our local newsagents even sold “Golly” (ice-cream) bars and these were available nationwide.

Having moved to the UK I have found that it is far more multi-cultural. I always feel that when differences in religious beliefs are involved it is more difficult for societies (at large) to integrate and get along together. Groups sharing common religious beliefs or cultures will often stick together, and some religions even look down upon non-believers.

Is there anything wrong with not wanting mass immigration and wishing to have a single culture living in unity? Religion may be fast becoming of less importance in the modern developed world as science increasingly becomes the trusted source, but is there anything wrong with wanting an unspoilt Irish/English culture or traditional society?

Topics: religion, culture, immigration, society, race