Topic: Central Beliefs

Brother Michael on Monasticism – Brother Michael from the Skanda Vale community in Wales explains how he came to find God and live a monastic life. At just 21 he traded in his wild lifestyle for a more simple way of life.

The Story Of Skanda Vale – Brother Michael tell us about the origins of Skanda Vale and its impact on the community. Can all religions truly exist and work together?

The Story Of Skanda Vale

Video length - 01.13

Published date - Aug 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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My Faith: Asad on growing up with the Islamic faith and his involvement in inter-faith conflict resolution group Aik Saath.

My Faith: Asad

Video length - 01.07

Published date - Aug 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Chastity Banned – Interview with a schoolgirl who took her school to court after they banned her from wearing a chastity ring. She lost the case as the judge ruled that the ring was not an expression of religious belief, despite the fact that her decision to abstain from sex before marriage was inspired by her faith.

Chastity Banned

Video length - 01.18

Published date - Jul 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Sex Against The Law – A Middle Eastern perspective on sex, love and marriage. As an Islamic state, it’s against the country’s Sharia law to have sex outside of marriage. The consequences of doing so could include deportation.

Sex Against The Law

Video length - 0.43

Published date - Jun 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

My Faith: Jordan tells us about how religion has had a positive impact on his life.

My Faith: Jordan

Video length - 1.48

Published date - Apr 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Divine Debate – Sammy and Amy discuss the role of Religion in today’s society. The views expressed in this piece are not necessarily the views held by those of the actors.

Divine Debate

Video length - 1.37

Published date - Apr 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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No Sex Before Marriage – A young Christian discusses his commitment to abstain from sex until he’s married. He reveals the attitudes of his friends towards his decision as well as his concern that too many young people give in to peer pressure. For him, undertaking the challenge of chastity involves setting up some clear boundaries.

No Sex Before Marriage

Video length - 02.19

Published date - Mar 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Murder & Forgiveness – A young man whose father was murdered speaks out against the death penalty. He experienced feelings of anger and revenge but came to the view that capital punishment only perpetuates the cycle of hate. He quotes Gandhi, and is inspired by religious views on forgiveness.