Time to abolish single faith schools

Honky Tonx · Jun 6, 2017

Single faith schools do not promote integration, hinder Children from mixing with Children from different faiths, different religions and different cultures. When I was at School we all got along and made friends with Jews, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians alike. We played together, ate together and shared class rooms with each other. We even went to each other's homes. If we want our Children to grow up living side by side in some kind of peaceful existence, then I honestly believe that single faith schools need to be abolished. There is no need for them. What good do they do? Children need to socialise and integrate.

Munkfish · Jun 6, 2017

Honky Tonx said:
Single faith schools do not promote integration, hinder Children from mixing with Children from different faiths, different religions and different cultures. When I was at School we all got along and made friends with Jews, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians alike. We played together, ate together and shared class rooms with each other. We even went to each other's homes. If we want our Children to grow up living side by side in some kind of peaceful existence, then I honestly y believe that single faith schools need to be abolished. There is no need for them. What good do they do? Children need to socialise and integrate.

I went to Newman, I dont believe it hindered my ability to meet and intergrate with people as a child or an adult, Living in Brighton mainly did that.

Buzzer · Jun 6, 2017

Honky Tonx said:
Single faith schools do not promote integration, hinder Children from mixing with Children from different faiths, different religions and different cultures. When I was at School we all got along and made friends with Jews, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians alike. We played together, ate together and shared class rooms with each other. We even went to each other's homes. If we want our Children to grow up living side by side in some kind of peaceful existence, then I honestly believe that single faith schools need to be abolished. There is no need for them. What good do they do? Children need to socialise and integrate.

My children went to a CoE and I was very happy with the schooling they received. It's my choice and my right as their parent, not yours, on how they are schooled.

Thunder Bolt · Jun 6, 2017

Why do you want to abolish choice? My grandchildren are not Catholic, but do go to a Catholic school. Therefore they are integrating with different beliefs.

Nathan · Jun 6, 2017

My wife works at a Catholic school, which has many children from different faiths, including Jews, Muslims, and Buddhist. The parents are happy to send them to a school that promotes faith, even if it isn't the main faith of the family. They integrate which each other just just fine. I can't comment on other cultures schools and if they would be so supportive of other faiths being discussed in the school.

hans kraay fan club · Jun 6, 2017

Mine went to a Catholic primary school. There were 10 nationalities in my younger lad's class, and plenty of non-Catholics.

Don't assume too much about faith schools. They rarely ARE 'single-faith'.

The Tactician · Jun 6, 2017

Munkfish said:
I went to Newman, I dont believe it hindered my ability to meet and intergrate with people as a child or an adult, Living in Brighton mainly did that.

As did I-my experience was largely positive there was no issues socialising with different groups.

Marshy · Jun 6, 2017

Try getting into St PAuls if you are not Catholic !

beorhthelm · Jun 6, 2017

yes. keep religion out of education, also removing RE and replacing with Philosophy lessons

Westdene Seagull · Jun 6, 2017

Religious faith should have no part in our education system. If parents want their children to have a faith then it should be taught by them not the schools.

soistes · Jun 6, 2017

Honky Tonx said:
Single faith schools do not promote integration, hinder Children from mixing with Children from different faiths, different religions and different cultures. When I was at School we all got along and made friends with Jews, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians alike. We played together, ate together and shared class rooms with each other. We even went to each other's homes. If we want our Children to grow up living side by side in some kind of peaceful existence, then I honestly believe that single faith schools need to be abolished. There is no need for them. What good do they do? Children need to socialise and integrate.

I have no big problem with them existing, but I don't think that schools which propagate religion (of any form) should get support from the state. Religion should be studied in schools as an historical, sociological and (arguably) philosophical topic, but giving denominational schools state funding effectively legitimises irrational belief systems. The (state) education system should be a wholly secular institution, in my view.

Thunder Bolt · Jun 6, 2017

Westdene Seagull said:
Religious faith should have no part in our education system. If parents want their children to have a faith them it should be taught by them not the schools.

You would find some parents choosing private schools if they can afford it.

Deleted member 2719 · Jun 6, 2017

Time to abolish Mosque visits from schools also.

Muslims need to adhere to our culture if the want to live here.

Hugo Rune · Jun 6, 2017

Westdene Seagull said:
Religious faith should have no part in our education system. If parents want their children to have a faith them it should be taught by them not the schools.

The French secular system is a good model but I think private schools should have the option to be faith based as parents will want a choice.

Westdene Seagull · Jun 6, 2017

Thunder Bolt said:
You would find some parents choosing private schools if they can afford it.

Then ban it in private schools as well.

happypig · Jun 6, 2017

Honky Tonx said:
Single faith schools do not promote integration, hinder Children from mixing with Children from different faiths, different religions and different cultures. When I was at School we all got along and made friends with Jews, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians alike. We played together, ate together and shared class rooms with each other. We even went to each other's homes. If we want our Children to grow up living side by side in some kind of peaceful existence, then I honestly believe that single faith schools need to be abolished. There is no need for them. What good do they do? Children need to socialise and integrate.

Spot on. There's no place in 21st century Britain for organised indoctrination of children. Education should be secular and faith, if it's wanted, can be taught outside school.

Honky Tonx · Jun 6, 2017

Answering the above, Why should we have schools that only admit Pupils from one faith? Why are they necessary? We have to get Muslims, Christians, Jews etc mixing. Do we really want our Children to grow up segregated and not understanding other religions and cultures. Teach them from a young age that they can get on with each other. I'm sure that we all realise that there are sadly Parents, Teachers and Religious leaders who will tell Children that they cannot mix with others because of their religion, faith, culture and colour of skin. The point I'm trying to make is that we need to look at all ways to bring about peace, love and understanding.

Lord Bracknell · Jun 6, 2017

Buzzer said:
My children went to a CoE and I was very happy with the schooling they received. It's my choice and my right as their parent, not yours, on how they are schooled.

My kids went to a Church of England primary school as well. Not from "choice", but because it was the only primary school within five miles of where we lived.

As for the quality of education, it was variable. They learnt all about electricity and they can still remember what they were told:- "Jesus is the light of the world".

Bry Nylon · Jun 6, 2017

Lord Bracknell said:
My kids went to a Church of England primary school as well.They learnt all about electricity

Bit of a waste of time if you live in Firle.

Buzzer · Jun 6, 2017

Lord Bracknell said:
My kids went to a Church of England primary school as well. Not from "choice", but because it was the only primary school within five miles of where we lived.

As for the quality of education, it was variable. They learnt all about electricity and they can still remember what they were told:- "Jesus is the light of the world".

With all due respect, you live in deepest East Sussex where although people aren't exactly afraid of elec-trickery they don't entirely trust it either. :hilton:

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