Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Cornish schools to teach paganism


Schools in Cornwall are reportedly to begin teaching pagan beliefs as part of the religious education syllabus for the first time.

Paganism, which incorporates witchcraft, druidism and the worship of gods like Thor, is now to be taught alongside Christianity, Islam and Judaism, the Daily Mail reports.

Under the plans, Christianity will still account for the largest share of the RE syllabus but children will also learn about the “basic beliefs” of pagans and the challenges a practising pagan pupil might experience at school. Read more

Related article: Paganism and Witchcraft Placed Alongside Christian Studies in UK Schools

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