Robert Jackson responds to British Prime Minister David Cameron's representation of multiculturalism, noting that cultural groups are constantly changing, complex and heterogeneous, exhibiting much diversity and some tension over issues such as identity.

The representation of religions is equally complex. Professor Jackson points to European research on young people and religion, which suggests that religious individuals and groups may themselves be sources of values for living together peacefully in our societies.

This view is reflected in the Council of Europe ministerial recommendation on teaching about religions and beliefs as a contribution to intercultural education across Europe.

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