Steve Clarke is an experienced teacher and consultant specialising in religious education and philosophy. He is the author of numerous books and electronic resources on world religions. He has held research fellowships in religious education and in school leadership.

• : Section 1 Expressions of faith: 1.1 Why are some places special for religious people?: 1.2 Why is Israel/Palestine so important?: 1.3 What holy places are there in India?: 1.4 What makes a good leader?: 1.5 Who are religious leaders?: 1.6 Can women be religious leaders?: 1.7 How have religious people influenced the world?: 1.8 Why do some people live in religious communities?: The big assignment: Section 2 Beliefs and teachings about meaning and purpose: 2.1 Where does our knowledge come from?: 2.2 Does God exist?: 2.3 Where do our ideas come from?: 2.4 Why do people say God exists?: 2.5 Why are people religious?: 2.6 Are we free to choose?: 2.7 Why do people suffer?: 2.8 When are the beginning and end of life?: The big assignment: Section 3 Ethics and values: 3.1 Whose life is it?: 3.2 Can war ever be justified?: 3.3 What is pacifism?: 3.4 Is it ever right to kill?: 3.5 Why is there conflict in Israel/Palestine?: 3.6 Can terrorists be religious?: 3.7 How is religion portrayed in the media?: 3.8 What do the religions have in common?: The big assignment: Glossary: Index

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