Hopefully..it happened suddenly in heavily Catholic Ireland.

Good question. Ignorance appears to be supported by nefarious leaders as a way of maintaining power and subordination through the framework of established religion/s. As well, the heads of religious organizations cultivate fear and ignorance of facts and reality as a way of sustaining their livelihoods and perceived power & influence.

Though nothing new, humanity has crept forward.. and will likely continue to. The sad part is how fast & far we could go & be if not encumbered by the perpetuation of ignorance. And, the depth of despair often afflicting those like ourselves … those who already know better ..anxiously awaiting the rest of humanity to catch up.