Baha’i classes in Australian Schools
Written by ry on April 5th, 2005
BWNS has posted a story about Baha’i classes in Australian schools.
Australian parents have the option of enrolling their children in Special Religious Education courses at state schools, thanks in part to a century-old law requiring schools to offer religious training if parents want it…
“Parents appreciate that we teach the students to respect the different cultures and religions of the world in the classes,” said Yvonne Perkins, a spokesperson for the Baha’i community of Australia, which has about 10,000 members.
“They also like the moral basis of the program, and the fact that we encourage children to look at their own behavior and how improving it helps them to contribute to a better world,” said Ms. Perkins…
Michelle Ostowari, 47, is married to a Zoroastrian and chose [Baha'i] classes for her daughter, being “the closest thing” she could find to a Zoroastrian class.
“It’s been very good for my daughter; she has become genuinely tolerant towards everyone, no matter whether they’re Jewish, Muslim, or whatever — she gets on with everyone, and we’re delighted that, for her, religion will never be a barrier to friendship,” Ms. Osowari said.
Link to the full story here.
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