![]() ![]() The speaker, Philip Pullman, is fervently admired for his sophisticated trilogy of children’s novels called, collectively, “His Dark Materials.” In Britain, his books have sold millions of copies, and his often contentious essays on subjects ranging from censorship to education-“We need to ensure that children are not forced to waste their time on barren rubbish” is a typical declaration-appear regularly in the London papers. This year, the auditorium was filled, and another room, with a video feed, had to be set up for those who couldn’t fit into the main hall. ![]() Sometimes, a prominent bishop is asked to deliver a lecture, but, as a rule, the event isn’t exactly a big draw. Every year at the University of East Anglia, in Norwich, England, a guest is invited to speak on the subject of religion and education. ![]()
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