I am passionate about RE which a good practice includes RE-ligion but also Reasoning i.e. Philosophy and include Sociological & Anthropological approach. My passion for the subject is not an irrational frugal passion but a sentiment, a belief based on deep grounds of reflection & experience. After 6 years of experience as RE Specialist Teacher, more than ever, I am worried about the future of RE. I am worried about the future of Education in Britain. We need changes but these changes should be done differently.
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Lucia - you are not alone in worrying about the marginalisation of RE and other subjects outside the EBacc "core". This marginalisation (and resultant downgrading) also applies to practical and creative subjects.
Lucia - I doubt you will get much change out of this site on this topic. The general feel is that of secularism, the desire to close faith schools asap, and the removal of RE from schools to church teaching. Good luck.
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There may be many on this site who would like to see all schools being non-faith schools to avoid segregation according to the beliefs of parents but I have never read anyone saying RE should be removed from schools. Teaching the central tenets and rituals of the main faith groups in the country is important for tolerance and understanding.
It is only in a secular society ie one where the government is separate from religion that all religions can feel safe. In a society dominated by one religion the other religions are subordinate or suppressed.
You seem to have confused religious beliefs with the study of religions. Not the same thing at all. RE is taught in secular schools, quite rightly. Religions have played an important part in history, philsophy and culture. I think culture and philosophy are a threat to Michael Gove's need to silence any kind of questioning
I hope someone can listen to us and save RE from neglect and extinction.
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