Tag: U.k.
Lessons in Atheism for Children as Young as 4
By Jan Disley March 29, 2011.
Print: The Daily Express
In Britain, children will learn about humanism, in addition to other religions, in the Religious Education component of their curriculum.
Just half of Britons call themselves Christian after ‘sharp decline’ in faith over past 25 years
By Martin Beckford December 15, 2009.
Print: Telegraph
Only half of Britons now consider themselves Christian after a sharp decline in religious belief over the past quarter of a century, according to a new academic study. The proportion of Britons who say they have “no religion” has increased from 31 per cent to 43 per cent.
This government views science simply as a tool for generating profit
Frank Swain June 9, 2009.
Print: guardian.co.uk
It’s difficult to see the assimilation of science into Peter Mandelson’s new Department for Business, Innovation and Skills as anything but bad news.
Blair’s ‘religious literacy’ call
Sean Coughlan June 8, 2009.
Print: BBC
Tony Blair’s Faith Foundation launches a school project with a call for the need for understanding religions in a globalised world.
Is caste prejudice still an issue?
John McManus June 8, 2009.
Print: BBC
As a conference on untouchability gathers, is discrimination based on someone’s ranking in society still an issue within some religions in the UK?
People say faith schools divisive
BBC June 8, 2009.
Print: BBC
A majority in the U.K. think offering school places on religious grounds could undermine community cohesion, claims a survey.
Britain’s Muslims: Pious, loyal and unhappy
The Economist May 6, 2009.
Print: The Economist
Less like their non-Muslim compatriots than adherents of Islam elsewhere, but British nonetheless.
