There is currently a search on, with Home Office and Education Department backing for Islamic groups to present some form of acceptable Islam to be taught in schools and prevent radicalisation.
Would Isma'ili or Ahmadiyya fit the bill?
Two issues are being raised here. One is British values and the other is religious schools.
I think everyone has a different understanding of what British values are. Our constitution does not define it, unlike the French constitution which bases its founding principles on secularism. Therefore, in order for British values to be defined and to end this debate about what our values are, the constitution would be a good starting point. Currently our constitution is not codified. As soon as our constitution is amended to identify our common values, then the sooner the general public will feel...united? Government and related institution will echo British values once it is enshrined in a document.
I think our values are based on universal human rights. Whatever our common values are, it must be something that the majority can agree on and feel passionate about.
I personally don't care about these concepts. I have always focused on my life to the point where I hardly notice what other people are doing. I don't like the idea of telling others how to live. As long as people are going about their daily lives, without harming anyone else, then I have no concerns. I do appreciate that my personal view is not...realistic. When there are no common values shared amongst people, then there will be divisions and ultimately it will lead to clashes.
As for schools...well there should be no school that advocates a certain ideology in the UK. It does not work in a society which is made up of different cultures. Schools should teach all sorts of ideologies/belief systems and equip students with the skills to critically evaluate them.
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To be honest I think the reason the divisions are growing stronger is due to the economy and poverty. When people are disadvantaged, they start to find something that can give them comfort and security. For some Muslims they turn to Islam. For others...they may start forming groups.