Anarchists are materialists.
This means that anarchism and religion stand diametrically opposed to each other. Religion, by its nature, must be authoritarian - whether to a greater or lesser extent. The reality e face is of churches that play a particular role in the oppression of women, of gays and f all who seek to change the traditional authoritarian family. They play a very real role in the repression of sexuality. The strong hold religion has in Ireland cannot be seen just as a result of historical factors, today it offers something that many people want.