Post by rivqah on Apr 27, 2009 6:47:54 GMT -7
"...The National Federation of Atheist, Humanist and Secular Student Societies (AHS) plans to launch a recruitment drive this summer.
Backed by professors Richard Dawkins and AC Grayling, the initiative aims to establish a network of atheist societies in schools to counter the role of Christianity...."
Read more: HERE
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"... Druids, Rastafarians and atheists in new religious studies classes
Schoolchildren will be taught about the "rise of atheism" in a new religious studies GCSE, it has been announced."
" It will coincide with the first atheist summer camp for children that will teach that religious belief and doctrines can prevent ethical and moral behaviour.
The federation aims to encourage students to lobby their schools and local authorities over what is taught in RE lessons and to call for daily acts of collective worship to be scrapped. It wants the societies to hold talks and educational events to persuade students not to believe in God...."
"Attitudes by different faiths towards same sex marriages, human rights, gender equality and even GM crops will be among the topics covered.
Crisis for new exams designed to replace GCSEs and A-levels. The course will largely snub traditional lessons on the Bible and other holy books. Examiners said the syllabus - by one of Britain's biggest exam boards - will make the subject more "relevant" to students..."
Read more: HERE
Backed by professors Richard Dawkins and AC Grayling, the initiative aims to establish a network of atheist societies in schools to counter the role of Christianity...."
Read more: HERE
Related articles:
"... Druids, Rastafarians and atheists in new religious studies classes
Schoolchildren will be taught about the "rise of atheism" in a new religious studies GCSE, it has been announced."
" It will coincide with the first atheist summer camp for children that will teach that religious belief and doctrines can prevent ethical and moral behaviour.
The federation aims to encourage students to lobby their schools and local authorities over what is taught in RE lessons and to call for daily acts of collective worship to be scrapped. It wants the societies to hold talks and educational events to persuade students not to believe in God...."
"Attitudes by different faiths towards same sex marriages, human rights, gender equality and even GM crops will be among the topics covered.
Crisis for new exams designed to replace GCSEs and A-levels. The course will largely snub traditional lessons on the Bible and other holy books. Examiners said the syllabus - by one of Britain's biggest exam boards - will make the subject more "relevant" to students..."
Read more: HERE