Schools To Teach That Britain Is A Christian Country?

Schools should teach children that Britain is a Christian country, says the Education Secretary.

14:40 28 December 2015

Following David Cameron Christmas message, which emphasised that Britain is a Christian country, the Department of Education released new guidelines saying schools should teach this fact to children. Nicky Morgan, the Education Secretary, also said that non-religious beliefs not be given “equal parity” with religious beliefs.

 

Ms Morgan comments were to clarify the situation following a High Court ruling last month which found the Government had unlawfully excluded non-religious views from the curriculum.

 

Mrs Morgan said: "This Government is determined to protect schools' freedom to set their own religious studies curriculum, in line with the wishes of parents and the local community.

 

"The guidance I have issued today makes absolutely clear that the recent judicial review will have no impact on what is currently being taught in religious education.

 

"I am clear that both faith and non-faith schools are completely entitled to prioritise the teaching of religion and faith over non-religious world views if they wish."

 

Meanwhile, a source close to Mrs Morgan said: "Nicky has had enough of campaign groups using the courts to try and force the teaching of atheism and humanism to kids against parent's wishes.

 

"That's why she's taking a stand to protect the right of schools to prioritise the teaching of Christianity and other major religions."