We endeavour, through public activism, to:
- Promote in-depth, fact-based education about religions of the world.
- Eradicate religious indoctrination through public schools.
- Identify and expose religious counterknowledge and magical thinking.
- Shield children from the psychological dangers of religious damnation.
- Promote a democratic, secular and human rights based South African society.
- Eradicate religious elitism.
Download our press release HERE.
"[Schools] have a responsibility to teach about religion and religions in ways that reflect a profound appreciation of the spiritual, non-material aspects of life, but which are different from the religious education, religious instruction, or religious nurture provided by the home, family, and religious community."
- Kader Asmal, 2003
Frequently Asked Questions
Because the Constitution and Schools Act of 1996 demands otherwise.
There are many ills, yes. I’ve picked this one – which one are you addressing?
Christian National Education was scrapped in 1996. Our Constitution demands that schools embrace diversity, remain non-judgemental towards all religions and non-beliefs alike, and redress the skewed preferences of the past.
The Constitution demands that all public schools be neutral towards religions and non-religions, so they may not privilege any religion. You may however emigrate.
Yes, but within the limits set by the Constitution, Schools Act and the National Policy on Religion in Education, which the principal is tasked to enforce.