Enoch Burke turns up to school again despite sacking - read OP before posting

Dav010

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122348024#Comment_122348024

It isn’t that hard to understand, God plays a prominent role in the Irish constitution, the problem with the Burkes is that they espouse the literal interpretation of the Bible.

Babyreignbow

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122348217#Comment_122348217

The Irish contitution isn't the justice system though, which is what they claim to represent (and teach).

Dav010

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122348246#Comment_122348246

If you are referring to the aforementioned Simeon giving tutorials in civil law, have you something to support he is teaching his religious beliefs when providing tutorials?

Babyreignbow

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122348352#Comment_122348352

His conduct in the real world suggests a level of intolerance incompatible with the rule of law and they don't shy away from advocating religious superiority. Acquiring a qualification in a subject does not place one above it. To quote the Chief Justice

The Bar is a profession involving duties and privileges, he said.

The privilege is a right of audience in the courts of Ireland and, in a more general way, of representing someone in court and being their voice, he said. The duty “is nothing less than the duty to promote and uphold the rule of law”.

It is of “the utmost importance that you adhere to the highest ethical standards”, he told the graduates. A barrister’s first obligation is to their client, “to be courageous in the way in which you advance that client’s case but also to do courteously within the bounds of the rules of ethics and your duty to the court.”

A point “loses nothing of its force, indeed gains something, by being put firmly, certainly, but also politely and respectfully”, he said. A “fundamental component” of the rule of law, he added, is to accept and abide by court decisions.

“But the fact you will not speak today has a message,” he said. “If you think your future involves making high flown speeches and being the centre of attention, you are in the wrong place.”

“Don’t worry,” he added, “there are a number of good acting schools that will for a modest fee retrain you for a job that might suit you better.”

Dav010

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122348427#Comment_122348427

You still haven’t provided anything to support Simeon is teaching his version of religious beliefs when providing tuition on civil law, do you have any supporting information?

The Burkes practice an extreme/literal version of Gods word, which is incompatible with modern society and has led to a lifetime of trouble for them. They are wrong, there is no debating that, they are from a bygone era of intolerance. But, religion still holds a prominent place in our society, and as the following quote from our constitution shows, God does feature.

“All powers of government, legislative, executive and judicial, derive, under God, from the people, whose right it is to designate the rulers of the State and, in final appeal, to decide all questions of national policy, according to the requirements of the common good.”

Note: the highlighted text is just from the copy and paste rather than me trying to highlight it.

Babyreignbow

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122348479#Comment_122348479

Glad you clarified the highlighted text is not of your own preference. It is however very apt. Thankfully non of the Burkes are deciding national policy or legislation or indeed,running for Government.

I didn't suggest that he is teaching religious beliefs, I said it is baffling that they continue to conflate their religious ideaology with the rule of law and as as is evidenced by their conduct, believe it is superior to it.

Dav010

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122348505#Comment_122348505

Actually you did when you posted:

“(and teach)”

Babyreignbow

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122348549#Comment_122348549

and you'll notice that was in response to your leading question which suggested I was implying as much. In this instance though it refers to the fact that Simeon is actually teaching civil law.

You didn't quote what I said in its full context. Just for reference:

The Irish contitution isn't the justice system though, which is what they claim to represent (and teach).

Leg End Reject

This is as tedious as the Burke's behaviour.

Dav010

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122348624#Comment_122348624

Ok, my misunderstanding, sorry.

CramCycle

There is a thread on the front page about scams. I seen the ad for Simeon and laughed, presuming it was someone taking the p*ss. Does anyone actually think he is providing tutorials in Castlebar? Maybe he is but in reality, it is someone poking fun who pulled his photo from somewhere (because who would post their photo in a grinds lesson advert).

The irony being that the thread in AH couldn't understand how easily people fall for scams and well, this thread implies that we are all vulnerable if we see something we want to believe.

Much like the thread in AH, it could be real but lets be honest, it probably isn't.