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Faith's transformative power takes center stage as we welcome Dr. Jake Scott, Director of the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life. Join us for an enlightening conversation on how faith is not only surviving but thriving amid growing secularism and religious diversity in the UK. Discover how historical influences and modern movements are shaping a society that values faith as a cornerstone for moral enrichment and societal good, particularly among younger generations who are championing a more active role for faith in public life.
Unravel the complexities of religious plurality and tolerance as we explore the bridges built by education and personal interactions across diverse faith communities. From Christianity's historical impact on British society to the unique challenges and opportunities presented by Islam's growth, we dive into the vital role of faith literacy in reducing prejudice and promoting understanding. Our discussion examines the dynamic interplay between faith and societal acceptance, noting how exposure to different beliefs fosters an inclusive community and how people perceive faith as a force for good.
Explore the multifaceted ways faith influences mental health, work environments, and even environmental stewardship. We spotlight faith's dual role in providing resilience while presenting challenges and how it shapes positive work ethics and community contributions. Our conversation delves into the environmental responsibilities embraced by various religious groups, highlighting the generational divide in climate anxiety and the power of faith as a coping mechanism. Tune in for a thought-provoking analysis of how religious education broadens our understanding of humanity, promising insights that could contribute to a more harmonious and inclusive world.

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In this episode I am joined by Ash Kundi and Molly Acharya to teach us how to decolonise the teaching of 'Hinduism'. We look at what we do right, how we can make our language more authentic, explaining the symbols - and we talk a lot about chicken! You'll need to listen to find out why!
Here is a quick glossary to support the episode;
Hindu dharma/dharam rather than Hinduism
Swasti for symbol, Use Hackenkreuz for nazi symbol
Su- (good) asti-(existence)
Murtis rather than Idols
Mandir not temple
Varna rather than Caste - coming from Portuguese word casta meaning lineage, colonial influence
Brahman - ultimate reality rather than god
Atman - inner self (pronounced atma)
Ganga rather than Ganges for the river
http://www.hinduacademy.org/index.php

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Did you know that the people who bring you TRUETUBE also bring you BBC PILGRIMAGE and SONGS OF PRAISE? CTVC are a media company behind all of these amazing things and was started by ARTHUR RANK!
To celebrate the new BBC Pilgrimage series starting on 29th March 2024, we do a deep dive into the minds of three passionate and talented people involved with the programme;
Alison Green - Head of Digital at CTVC
Bob Ayres - CTVC Education Specialist
Dorcas Wood - Works across TrueTube and the TV Pilgrimage
We laugh and we cry as we explore why the BBC Pilgrimage series is so unique and so needed in the current global context.
We also look at the state of religious programming generally!
The translation of what the Pope said to Stephen K Amos;
Giving more importance to the adjective rather than the noun, this is not good
We are all human beings and have dignity
It does not matter who you are, or how you live your life, you do not lose your dignity.
There are people that prefer to select or discard people because of the adjective.
These people don't have a human heart.
I feel myself amoung brothers and sisters, and I have not asked any of you what your faith or belief is, because you have a basic faith in humanity.
For those of you who are believers, please pray for me.
For those of you who do not believe, could you wish me a good journey, so I do not let anyone down.
Thank you

Check out what's available on TrueTube by clicking on the link below
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Holy Cribs series
https://www.truetube.co.uk/search/?_sf_s=holy%20cribs&_sfm_length=0+500+++++&sort_order=date+desc

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Welcome to Season 7 of the RE Podcast and welcome to a new school year! Over the last few years we have heard the terms 'worldviews' and 'lenses' being used more and more frequently in terms of RE. But what do these words mean? Why is everyone talking about them and what does it mean for the future of RE? To answer these questions and more, I chatted to Dr Kathryn Wright, CEO of Culham St Gabriel, and her colleague Dr. Kate Christopher.
I hope, by the end of this episode, you will be re invigorated in your classrooms as we embark on a new year of teaching!
Please find below the references from the episode;
‘Telling my Worldviews Story’ blog series on RE:Online: https://www.reonline.org.uk/resources/telling-my-worldview-story/

Email Kate for the ‘Islam as a Worldview resources’ (Rumi for KS1, Muhammad Ali for KS2- 3, the mosque for KS3 and Malala Yousafzai for KS4): [email protected]

Ofsted Research Review for Religious Education: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/research-review-series-religious-education/research-review-series-religious-education

Exeter University ‘RE-searchers’ resource for Primary: https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/18932/The%20RE-searchers%20A%20New%20Approach%20to%20RE%20in%20Primary%20Schools.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Goldsmiths University ‘RE 4 Real project’, looking at Katie Freeman’s case study: https://www.gold.ac.uk/faithsunit/current-projects/reforreal/#:~:text=RE%20for%20REal%20brings%20together,the%20gaps%20between%20the%20two.

Case Study: https://www.gold.ac.uk/media/documents-by-section/departments/research-centres-and-units/research-units/faiths-and-civil-society/NARRATIVE-ANALYSIS-FINAL_-Plymouth_Bickleigh-Down.pdf

Culham St Gabriel’s FREE online short courses: https://courses.cstg.org.uk/

EdX MOOCs: https://www.edx.org/

Big Ideas for RE: https://bigideasforre.org/

REC Worldviews curriculum resource, focus on pages 18- 19: https://www.religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/REC-Worldviews-Project-single-pages-Revised.pdf

Norfolk Agreed Syllabus, a multidisciplinary syllabus for Primary: file:///C:/Users/kbchr/Downloads/RE-in-a-Balanced-Curriculum.pdf

file:///C:/Users/kbchr/Downloads/Norfolk%20religious%20education%20agreed%20syllabus%202019.pdf

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I think one of the trump cards of RE is our ability to teach critical thinking. In the wake of a general election, with the diverse voices and opinions our young people are exposed to, and as they embark on relationships, it feels that an ability to spot flaws in people's arguments is vital. In this episode, I explain what I mean by 'flaw' or 'fallacy and break down into easily accessible chunks a few of the most common fallacies;

• Post hoc ergo proctor hoc - after this, therefore because of this
• Reductio ad absurdum - reducing something to it's most ridiculous extreme to try and prove an opinion is wrong
• Slippery slope - arguing that one event will evetually lead to something catestrophic
• Ad hominem - when you can't find anything wrong with someone's argument so start attacking the person
• False dichotomy - when someone assumes there are only two options
• Straw man fallacy where you slightly misrepresent someone's argument to make it look like it is flawed
• Circular arguments where your premise is assumed to be true and therefore is used to prove your conclusion is
• Non-sequiter so where a conclusion doesn't logically follow a premise
• Fallacy of composition where you assume that something that is true for an individual is also true for the whole
• False authority - where you use an authority figure who isn't an expert to prove a point
• Confirmation bias - where you look for evidence to support what you already believe.

I apply these fallacies to philosophical arguments and modern day dilemmas and talk about how to overcome them.
I really hope this is a helpful episode that will help you equip your students for life in the 21st century.

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