Topic: Religion & Belief

Female Circumcision

A sequence from Channel 4 chat show ‘Shariah TV’ reveals varying opinions on whether female circumcision is Islamic and whether it should be practiced. There are theories as to why it was introduced in early Arab communities but has it now continued because of culture, or religion?

Female Circumcision

Video length - 03.21

Published date - Jan 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Organ Donors

TrueTube challenges the public on their opinions of organ donation, asking: whether or not they have a donor card; whether they’d be comfortable with giving others their organs; and if it’s right for the government to change the laws on organ donation.

Organ Donors

Video length - 02.29

Published date - Jan 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Crisis At Christmas – In this documentary we learn about a Christmas appeal run by the homelessness charity Crisis. The film features interviews with many people whose lives have been changed by the charity, with more information about their cause.

Crisis At Christmas

Video length - 03.41

Published date - Jan 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

‘Tis The Season To Spend – One family’s views on Christmas and the pressures that build on parents to provide the latest, coolest presents for their children. Strong differences emerge between the Christmas of the modern day and the Christmas of not so long ago, however, parents are often willing to go into debt to have a happy Christmas for the whole family.

‘Tis The Season To Spend

Video length - 02.31

Published date - Dec 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Fr. Robert talks about resisting temptation and training to become a priest.

My Faith: Fr. Robert

Video length - 01.22

Published date - Nov 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Bullies And Beliefs – A short film comprising interviews about the link between bullying and religious beliefs; do bullies target people who hold a faith and what do different faiths have to say about bullying?