Opium for the masses (Pt 1)

Faith schools are a hot topic at the moment, especially after Alan Johnsons embarrassing climb-down over non-faith quotas. In this article, a Reform rabbi, Tony Bayfield, argues for the continued existence of faith schools:

http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/tony_bayfield/2006/10/not_all_faith_schools_are_a_th.html

Tony, if you knew anything about denominational schools in central Scotland (faith has nothing to do with it), you would appreciate that the segregation of children according to religion has resulted in ceaseless hostilities amongst the areas inhabitants. The day that these divisive schools are closed will be the day that the catholic and protestant communities in Scotland take a great step towards rapproachment. However, this day will be a long time coming, since the bile-filled preachers of both religions have a vested interest in maintaining the status-quo.