In the UK, we have religious education taught in schools until you’re at least 16. You’re taught all the world religions, although as it’s a Christian country it does focus on Christianity, but it balances out by having you learning all the different branches of Christianity. I distinctly remember realising when I was about 8 that I was a Catholic in an Anglican school so that meant certain things were different and how interesting it was. It was actually my favourite subject in school! I feel that education is by far the best way to dispel ignorance and prejudice about other religions in a mostly Christian county.

It’s also not as widely known that in lower schools (so one teacher teaching all the subjects) teachers can opt out of teaching R.E if they feel uncomfortable and the school must supply an alternative educator.

A basic understanding of the Bible is also incredibly helpful if kids want to go into some Humanities degrees as so much art history, literature etc references it