The UK government has identified Faith communities as important players in community development and regeneration. But religion is also associated with conflict and division. How far is this faith in 'Faith' justified? How far should Faith communities comply? This report assesses the debate and the evidence. Free PDF available at www.jrf.org.uk
Author Biography
Robert Furbey teaches urban sociology at Sheffield Hallam University where he contributes to the work of the Centre for Regional and Economic Social Research. Adam Dinham lectures and researches in social policy at Anglia Ruskin University. Richard Farnell teaches urban planning and regeneration at Coventry University, where he also contributes to the work of the Centre for Local Economic Development. Doreen Finneron is Executive Director of the Faith-Based Regeneration Network. Guy Wilkinson is National Inter Faith Relations Adviser and Secretary for Inter Faith Relations to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
