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Patrick: A Reflection on His Writings
Billy Mitchell As a religious dissenter I have little time for the tomfoolery that surrounds the canonisation of saints. Thus, I will speak about Patrick rather than 'Saint' Patrick. Patrick, the messenger of the gospel who challenged slavery, militarism, and the forces of darkness, is someone whom I have a lot of time for. Patrick, the 'saint' of nationalist mythology who is celebrated with nationalistic fervour and gallons of green beer by millions who have never read his writings or believed in his message, is someone I can well do without.
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