religion
No faith in Cameron’s ‘Big Society’
What is the government's version of a ‘Big Society’ all about? According to a strong statement from a new Christian network called Common Wealth – in which I should straight away declare my interest as a supporter – it’s an ideological con trick aimed at co-opting civil society groups (including churches and charities) into the Conservative/Lib Dem agenda to shrink the responsibilities of government so that the poorest get to pay for an economic mess created by the wealthy.
Beware of pushing Catholics out of the progressive club
Kevin Meagher on why it would be a mistake for liberals and those on the left to push Catholics out of the progressive club with their anti-Papal rhetoric.
Accommodation must be found over wearing of Sikh dagger in schools
Leading secularists have said an accommodation with religious groups needs to be found after a judge said Sikh children should be allowed to wear the dagger.
Faith schools improve social cohesion. Discuss…
Faith schools, by and large, work. They are popular with parents, achieve better grades and are perceived to be strong on discipline and pastoral care.