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Religion and belief in Britain: The Commission on Religion and Belief in British Public Life

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Department of Education Public Seminars
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Dr Edward Kessler, University of Cambridge, gives a talk for the Department of Education public seminar series on 7th November 2016.
Religion and belief are driving forces in society today.
Although there is some divergence of opinion over the extent, there is unanimity that the UK is becoming less Christian, less religious and more diverse. Dr Ed Kessler, Vice Chairman of the Commission on Religion and Belief in British Public Life, will discuss the implications of the dramatic changes in the religious landscape in less than two generations.
The Commission’s report, ‘Living with Difference’, was published in December 2016 and generated a fierce debate about UK public policy related to religion and belief. Dr Kessler will reflect on the reaction to the report as well as its impact in the areas of education, the media, law, dialogue and social action.
Understanding religion and belief is not an option but a necessity that the Government needs to factor into their approaches. The pattern of religious affiliation has changed and continues to change. Policymakers and politicians need to catch up with events, to enhance their capacity to read a most potent sign of our times - religion and belief.

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Department of Education Public Seminars
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Edward Kessler
Keywords
education
religion
teaching
public life
Department: Department of Education
Date Added: 08/11/2016
Duration: 00:34:19

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