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		Collective Worship - YOUR FREEDOM
		Four students move forward to begin the collective worship. SPEAKER 1: This morning we are going to see a short video. SPEAKER 2: Then we will ask some questions about it afterwards to find out what you think about what's said in the video. Show the video which lasts about 4 minutes, then play the music as the four students begin addressing the students. SPEAKER 3: As you saw there, Olaudah Equiano wrote in his book: "May the time come when people gratefully commemorate the auspicious era of extensive freedom." SPEAKER 4: It's obvious that freedom meant a lot to him after all those years in slavery. I'm glad he got his freedom and made an interesting life for himself. SPEAKER 1: Can you imagine what it would have been like to be a slave in America which is sometimes, amazingly, referred to as 'the land of the free'? SPEAKER 2: Just imagine; waking-up every single morning of your life - in chains - knowing your day ahead will be nothing but forced labour. It's probably worse than going to school. SPEAKER 3: Slaves all over the world have endured terrible hardships. And, by the way, having to wash the dishes every now and then doesn't count as being a slave… no matter how much you don't like it. SPEAKER 4: Did you know that slavery still goes on today. Talk about man's inhumanity to man - human beings seem to find it very easy to be cruel to each other - or some people do. (SARCASTICALLY) That wouldn't apply to anyone in this room, of course. SPEAKER 1: As Iles said in that video: "Freedom and equality are central to the Christian faith", though it has to be admitted that, in the past, some church leaders - and ordinary Christians - have conveniently forgotten that when it suited them. Hypocrisy is still very much alive today - just as it has been for centuries. SPEAKER 2: We're lucky because we live in a world were we have quite a lot of freedom. Not always total freedom but probably much more than ever before. SPEAKERS 3 & 4: Do you really value your freedom? SPEAKER 2: In Europe we have freedom of speech. Do you want the right to say and write whatever you like? SPEAKERS 3 & 4: Do you really value your freedom? SPEAKER 1: Do you want the right to a fair day's pay for a fair day's work? Do you want the freedom to wear whatever you want to a party? SPEAKERS 3 & 4: Do you really value your freedom? SPEAKER 2: Do you want the freedom to travel wherever you want to go? SPEAKERS 3 & 4: Do you really value your freedom? SPEAKER 1: Do you want the freedom to only wash the dishes when you feel like it? SPEAKERS 3 & 4: Which is never ever. SPEAKER 2: Do you want freedom of association? - to have, as a friend, anyone you like and want to spend time with? SPEAKERS 3 & 4: Do you really value your freedom? SPEAKER 1: Well, I've got news for you! If you want those rights and freedoms there's a price to pay for them. SPEAKERS 3 & 4: I knew there must be a catch somewhere. SPEAKER 2: What price? SPEAKER 1: You have to remember something very important! SPEAKERS 3 & 4: Like what? SPEAKER 1: If you've got rights so have other people. Other people have the right to freedom too! SPEAKER 2: Of course other people have the right to say what they believe in and wear what they want and travel and be friends with anybody they like. SPEAKER 1: You said "of course other people have the right" but it's amazing how quickly some people forget the "of course" bit of that sentence. SPEAKER 2: Okay - got the point. There's only one way to really look after and ensure your freedom and that is… SPEAKERS 1 & 2 & 3: To value the freedom of EVERY human being on earth. SPEAKER 1: Remember what Olaudah Equiano wrote in his book: "May the time come when people gratefully commemorate the auspicious era of extensive freedom." Respect, bruvver! Think about it.