Below
is a selection of open-ended responses that relate to the question:
'How often do you socialise
or play sport with people from a different religious community to
yourself?'
I feel segregated from the other religious
communities. The only chance I meet with people from a different religion
would be on the bus to/from school.
People in my area are run by paramilitaries.
I have many Catholic friends which is not accepted by parts of the
community so you receive abuse. I cannot go out anywhere with Catholic
friends when other Protestants will be there.
People in Northern Ireland, socialise
with people from different religions without knowing it. It could
be at work, a bar or concerts etc. People [in] Northern Ireland are
aware of this and it does not seem to bother them.
Personally I think Protestants and Catholics
are all people, my boyfriend is a Protestant and I love him as much
as I would love a Catholic boy. I am completely not prejudiced! Everyone
deserves a chance.
There is a lot of sectarianism in N.
Ireland. People should learn to respect other people's opinions &
religions. Being able to socialise & be friends with both Catholics
& Protestants mean so much to me.
I think some people take their religious
beliefs too serious. What religion you are shouldn't stop you from
befriending someone. There is no need for violence due to religion
or race.
