angst noun 1. a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general. 2. informal: a feeling of persistent worry about something trivial. 1920s: from German, ‘fear’. Angst is a good word for what I sometimes feel about being Games Master: a feeling … Read More →
This morning, awaking in the pre-dawn darkness, I felt pretty despairing of my faith. The sense of failure and of weakness was palpable. I feel like a bad Christian. Of course, this is not a new feeling. Like a weed, this sense of estrangement and weakness has been growing for some weeks. I’ve just been … Read More →
I’m really glad that it’s the Easter holidays at school, at least here in the UK. As we head towards the celebration of Pascha, which for me is only the second time, I am left reflecting on why it’s quite hard to be an RE teacher and maintain the faith. It’s not like this is … Read More →
This week I visited Beth Shalom, the Holocaust Centre. It seems fitting that, in having visited such a peaceful and reflective memorial to the victims of the Shoah, something should be shared. An Education In Genocide First it’s important to put visiting the Holocaust Centre into some context. I was visiting as part of the … Read More →
