This is a collection of links to other resources including inspiring quotes by Einstein, Native American Quotes, Christian texts and quotes, The Bhagavad Gita with highlighted texts, some ppt Slide Shows with inspiring and interfaith texts etc. \n\nIt will save people who want good quotes from having to trawl through a lot of other resources to find good quotes.\n\nListed both as a guide and for posters or displays as there is material to use for both here.

An excellent article about the so called charity 'Operation Christmas Child&' and the way it is actually a cover for the most right-wing American Evangelism. \n\nMarketed to schools all over the UK, the gifts provided by schools for needy children around the world are sent with evangelical material and these leaflets are regarded as the &';real gift' by the organisation - which celebrates those who are converted to Christianity as a result.\n\nAn article warning schools about the project but also a good one to use with older classes when exploring prejudice and Fundamentalism.

This story arises from an art exercise in preparation for some animation work. The brief gave three 'random-generated&' words (Party, Aeroplane and Waiting) and asked for &';a scary story.' \nThis story was inspired by my concern for all who are suffering from political upheaval around the world, especially in Syria, Chechenia, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and so many other parts of the world. Use as a starter or stimulus for a unit of work on refugees and asylum seekers, war and peace or even aspects of Islam in today&'s world.\n\nI&';d love some feedback.

in haste, I just answered a question about miracles in relation of GCSE RE. My answer (here) may be helpful but I will improve on it soon. I want to add the model and examples of miracles with the Bible Refs on. plus a suggested questionnaire and how to analyse results (cross curricular maths.) but no time for that tonight.

Christmas is the time of year when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus - but we do not know when Jesus was actually born.\nWhy did Christians take mid-winter as the time for their celebration?\nHow do Jews and Muslims feel about living in a society which is traditionally Christian? How is the current fashion for atheism affecting the way we celebrate Christmas?\nCan you trust a text which is attributed to someone well known and respected. The Ben Stein article is not all it seems.\nThis resource includes a range of articles to get our pupils thinking.

The main document comes from a thread on Save RE, responding to a website which calls for the subject Religious Education to be renamed. I disagree and set out my views here. I answer others who comment on this. \nAlongside this I include some articles. In the first document - three articles from the BBC website. 1) from July 2013 when Mr Gove admitted how his policies harm RE. 2) Ofsteds report, criticising the quality of RE. 3) refers to the current report by the Religious Education Council - on a suggested Curriculum content for RE.

A selection of readings from different cultures and religions. The ego is limited. To achieve spiritual progress we need to feel the whole world as our own and all people as members of our family. This requires the limited ego (which separates and divides us from others) to be transformed into the 'divine ego&' which feels that the entire world is part of our own existence...

responding to a great video about an Indian who is caring for the destitute - https://www.facebook.com/groups/212329012138235/permalink/598115910226208/#!/photo.php?v=754295981250483&set=vb.326280940802638étype=2étheater\nand responding to his mention that some Brahmins criticise him.

A ppt slide show of 21 images of Jesus from a European perspective. \nIt is in process as many images are not the right shape for a ppt slide so I will have to adjust them in Adobe. But it does give a great idea of the way that Christians everywhere think of Jesus as their Brother, as their Friend, His divine aspect is beyond the confines of one time or place, one nation or race. They can and they do, wherever they live, whatever their race or culture, claim Jesus as their own.

The first of these readings is from my June 27th 2013 blog, reflecting on the pregnancy of my cat \n\nI plan to add other inspiring or insightful readings related to pregnancy, abortion, sex and family life.\n\nI may also add the group-work / role-play notes I have used with success when exploring this topic with GCSE classes

This is a series of anecdotes and reflections from a book I am writing called 'Sunlight and Shadow, Spirituality at Work in School.&'\n\nUploaded as a resource in response to a teacher asking about anti-Semitism, it begins with reflections on a class visit to a synagogue and then explores the question of &';Why are there so many religions? \n\nSri Ramakrishna's models of God and other models which explore the concept of oneness and diversity in religion are also included.

2 Dec (1) - Nov 28 (2) - 29th (Ma's birthday.) Both with photos\n13 - 16 Dec our Nelson Mandela prog, \n17 - 21st bit from Deepak Chopra and Christmas Day Radio\n26- 28th - daughter in India + Chopra insights on relationships.\nJan 7th, update, family, Chrisn/Muslm orgs working with ex-gang-Members\n14th work + half-milliion mark\n15 - 19 Jan inc sponsors for son? and &'tummy trouble.&'; 9th Feb hospital and poems. 13th - 20th Feb inc photos \n23rd a long blog inc resource on Sala/God interfaith events + photos + poems.\nMarch 14-18 includes bits from Liverpool RE Confrnc 18 - 21 new job?

Sir John Tavener - Spiritual Composer - readings from the Guardian Obit... 'his universalist focus continued to result in wonderful works, such as the mass Sollemnitas in Conceptione Immaculata Beatae Mariae Virginis and the Requiem... Drawing its texts from Sufi poetry, the Catholic Mass, the Koran and Hindu words from the Upanishad, Tavener explained that 'the essence of the Requiem is contained in the words &'Our glory lies where we cease to exist&';'... a story about a 'journey' and becoming 'one with God'.

A video shared on an RE Forum with my thoughts on the matter - ideas to stimulate thought and discussion.\n\nalso links to more videos. I plan to add to this and create some activities to go with these resources.\n\nsome pictures to print out as posters to encourage thought and reflection on this subject.

a selection of articles and images from the World-Wide Climate Change Demonstrations on World Peace Day\n\nyou can use the ppt as a Starter Activity or in a lesson related to the Environment.

I gathered this material in response to a request for a lesson about prayer. A friend has found this really powerful - using it effectively in relation to several problems in school and at home. With the inspiration of the question on a thread about how to make a lesson on prayer more experiential and less theoretical - I was inspired to spend a few hours researching into it. \n\nI aim to add to this resource - and especially add more links to videos from youtube which could be used in class.\n\nI suggest you introduce this in lessons about -\nPrayer, forgiveness and the existence of God.

the first article is from the BBC website and relates to the banning of Gay marriage in Anglican churches. \n\nI aim to add more. Please send me a pm if you have any good links.

A collection of good resources and references for this important topic

this is a fairly comprehensive article about the 2911 Census with table of statistics - How Christianity rose in some regions but decreased overall but Hinduism Sikhism Islam and Buddhism all increased slightly. \n A great article from the Guardian with articular focus on the changing patterns of religious belief and practise.

A selection of interesting and useful resources relating to the above important topics. Also how to use silence and creative strategies \n\nAiming to strengthen the spiritual lives of students improve mental health and self-awareness - and raise the peace and consciousness of the entire school community.\n\nplease send me a pm to suggest other good resources to include here.