TUV Leader Jim Allister blasts RE judgement and calls on Education Minister to protect the Christian ethos in schools.
Statement by TUV MP Jim Allister:
“As someone who has consistently defended the role of Christian faith in our schools, I am deeply disturbed by the recent judgment on Religious Education. The language used — particularly the inflammatory term “indoctrination” is an affront not only to teachers and parents but to the Christian foundations upon which our education system has long rested.
“I reject entirely the suggestion that Christian teaching in our schools amounts to indoctrination. That word has been weaponised to belittle the sincere Christian ethos that shaped our society, our laws and our moral compass. It is an insult to the thousands of teachers who faithfully and honourably deliver RE.
“Moreover, in this judgement we see another insidious elevation of rights of non-Christian parents over those of Christian parents.
“This judgement is a major challenge to the Education Minister. How will he protect Christian values in our schools?
“Parents across Northern Ireland deserve clarity and leadership. What steps will be taken — immediately — to ensure that RE is not stripped of the Christian foundation?
“The Minister must make clear how he will ensure parents retain the right to have their children taught within a Christian ethos without dilution.”
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