This week's media trawl has revealed a warning, criticism and that bacon isn't Kryptonite. If that is confusing read on...

The Church of England is warning against allowing children to be withdrawn from school RE lessons and learning about Islam. It claims that withdrawing children will hinder people from developing skills that will will be needed for living well together as adults.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/parents-ban-stop-children-learn-islam-faith-christians-religion-church-of-england-derek-holloway-bha-a7704996.html

After calling a snap general election, during the month of Ramadan, Theresa May has been criticised for ignoring Muslim voters.  

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/theresa-may-criticised-by-muslim-mps-for-scheduling-election-during-ramadan-a3524506.html

Finally Cambridgeshire police have launched an investigation into a hate crime as bacon was left on a car door handle of a car belonging to a Muslim. This action gave rise to comments such as,

https://www.indy100.com/article/muslim-pork-bacon-car-driver-door-cambridgeshire-police-7704961

Kryptonite is the fictional material that has power over fictional comic book hero Superman.

Lots of misunderstandings this week to do with education, the democratic process and pork products. Let's take the time to try and understand those around us so we can share Jesus more effectively.