Abstract
As we have seen, notions of secularism vary. Similarly, different nations' education systems may have nuanced ideas about religious or ideological neutrality, inclusiveness, equity, professionalism and accountability. One of the duties of progressive education is educare (Latin - 'to lead out'); that is, to look outwardly, to seek and unearth latent potential, to challenge through comparing with and competing against others. This chapter provides a snapshot of the legal and curriculum approaches for religious instruction (RI), religions education (RE) and secular religions and ethics (secular RpE) in the public education systems of ten highly developed western nations. The analysis here is a spotlighting exercise, viewing alternative positions and possibilities. It provides a starting place for exploring RI, RE and secular RpE models in the western developed world. Models of RI, RE and RpE, and situations in the ten developed nations mentioned above, are changing.Keywords: ideological neutrality; religions and ethics (secular RpE); religions education (RE); religious instruction (RI)
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