My First Programme
So, been here a few weeks now. Finished my first programme and at various stages of progression with three others.
My first programme was about some schools in Israel where Jewish and Arab children are taught side by side and in both language. The school is split 50:50 right down the middle, including two teachers in each class and a Jewish and Arab headteacher. They have had huge success in seeing the children mix and learn about each others culture.
I thought this an interesting and uplifting subject for a programme. I brought two main messages out of the programme. The first that religions should not be a barrier or a cause for fighting. The other was that people should treat their neighbour as they would like to be treated. This is clearly a core Christian belief, but i also found that nearly all world religions also have a similar command. I therefore did not shy away from saying that Christians were just one group that believed this. I don’t think we should be scared of admitting that Christians are not alone in some of the things we believe. I think if we behave with integrity in stating these things, that can only add authority and respect for our work. There are plenty of other things where Christians are truly distinctive.
Having said that I’m now working on a programme about some particular Christian organisations. I hope to highlight the extraordinary work they are doing, all in the name of Christ.
(The Isreal programme is entitled Schools United: Hand in Hand, and will be broadcast and uploaded to the website in mid August)
Posted by stevemyerscough 
July 2008