Synopsis
What if the world as we know it ended? Would the younger generation be able to construct a new world better than the one we have? Through a process of discussion and debate, twenty young people shape and create a new society. They thrash out the place of politics and government, the question of sharing resources fairly and questions about spiritual and religious life in society. They choose between anarchy, authority and democracy, debate enterprise and equality, then consider whether no religion, one religion or many religions are best for the human community. The participants include Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Hindus, agnostics and atheists.
- Programme: KS4 Curriculum Bites
- Episode: Challenging Beliefs 14-16
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2007
- Religious Education
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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