Racial Justice, Equality and Diversity in Sacred Scripture

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Racial Justice, Equality and Diversity in Sacred ScriptureRacial Justice, Equality and Diversity in Sacred Scripture is prepared by the Education Service of the Diocese of Westminster, UK. It provides biblical expositions to illustrate that God does not discriminate: each person is equally called and valued and no-one can escape his infinite love and mercy. He is also fair and unbiased, protecting his people, especially those who are disadvantaged or suffering. Christian in focus, it is a useful adjunct to diversity, equality and racism studies.
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Islamic Teaching on Contemporary Issues for Young Muslims

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Islamic Teaching on Contemporary Issues for Young MuslimsIslamic Teachings on Contemporary Issues for Young Muslims is produced by the National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies, University of Melbourne, and is designed to equip students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills to question many of the divisive and isolationist narratives that have emerged in recent times concerning Islam and the relationship of Muslims with those of other faiths, with a special emphasis on topics relevant to young Muslims living in Australia today.
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Book Launch: “Special Religious Education in Australia and its Value to Contemporary Society”

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Special Religious Education in Australia and its Value to Contemporary Society
Better Balanced Futures represents the major faith groups involved in public school religious education – is delighted to invite you to the national launch of the book, “Special Religious Education in Australia and its Value to Contemporary Society” on Monday 29th Aug 2022, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
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NSW: Meeting with Shadow Education Minister for SRE and GRE

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NSW: Meeting with Shadow Education Minister for SRE and GREHindu Council of Australia and other faith SRE providers met with Prue Car, Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly, Member for Londonderry, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Minister for Education, and Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Learning (Australian Labor Party) on 24th May 2022. The meeting was to discuss SRE and GRE in enrollment, and seeking bipartisan support for Special Religious Education and General Religious Education.

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Noosa Temple of Satan education challenge dismissed by judge as ‘jumble of confected nonsense’

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A Supreme Court judge has dismissed a group of Satanists’ bid to teach religious classes in some Queensland schools, describing the case as a “deplorable waste of state resources” and a political stunt.

Justice Martin Burns also directed group founder Robin Bristow to appear before him in two weeks to prove why he should not be prosecuted over his testimony.

Mr Bristow’s attempt to meet legal criteria of a religious organisation resulted in a “jumble of confected nonsense”, Justice Burns found.

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Bullying and Belief – Secondary Sources

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Bullying and Belief - Primary Sources

The Bullying and Belief toolkit is a resource to support schools to deal with the topic of religious bullying. It contains five 60-minute lessons for Primary and Secondary schools, with resources and films on which to base your teaching within lessons. The toolkit also contains resources for organising assemblies around this theme.

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Bullying and Belief – Primary Sources

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Bullying and Belief - Primary Sources

The Bullying and Belief toolkit is a resource to support schools to deal with the topic of religious bullying. It contains five 60-minute lessons for Primary and Secondary schools, with resources and films on which to base your teaching within lessons. The toolkit also contains resources for organising assemblies around this theme.

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Eyes of the World campaign for young people (Secondary Schools

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Eyes of the world campaign for primary schoolsClimate change affects us all. But the poorest communities are suffering the most. Join our campaign to help fight the climate crisis and reclaim our common home. Here, CAFOD provides resources for secondary students to appreciate the urgency of climate change and to garner support the world’s poorest communities affected by the climate crisis.

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Eyes of the world campaign for primary schools

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Eyes of the world campaign for primary schoolsThe eyes of the world are on the UK Schools this year as Britain hosts world leaders for the United Nations’ climate change talks – COP26. They will make important decisions that will shape the future of our global family. CAFOD provides resources for students to appreciate the urgency of climate change and to garner support the world’s poorest communities affected by the climate crisis.
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