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Gives students opportunities to develop the skills of open dialogue, as they take a measured and honest look at the role and place of religion and belief in the lives of individuals and communities. From case studies on the impact of religious charities, and of gender equality in Christianity and Sikhism, through to the Christian concept of the Kingdom of God and arguments around religion as the casue of conflict, the book enables students to engage with the complexities of the question: is religion good for society?