At The National Youth Agency we have been particularly concerned about the possible negative impact of some forms of religion on young people.
That's why in 2006, with the full support of the then Department for Education and Skills and after wide consultation with youth workers of all faiths, we published Spirituality and Spiritual Development in Youth Work. And last month, in partnership with Frontier Youth Trust, we followed this up with Glimpses,an exciting and ground-breaking resource for youth workers that explores the subject of spirituality in a contemporary and relevant way.
The following in Glimpses I found particularly contemporary and relevant: Spiritual Policy - "Diversity and difference will be valued and encouraged in the belief that we are all unique expressions of our common humanity." Communities Of Practice - "If spirituality is to avoid becoming sidelined then it is appropriate that specialist 'communities of practice' are developed to inform the wider sector ... The Muslim Youth Work Foundation is seeking to establish such a community." Every Child's Spirituality Matters - "Promoting debate about ethical and spiritual issues in trade, finance and wealth disparity."
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