The Guardian Debates - Is religion a force for good in the modern world?

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Manchester International Festival and the Guardian form a partnership to present a collection of leading social and political commentators. Art, faith and modern Britain all come under the spotlight in a series of engaging debates that bring contemporary issues, and urgent stories of our time, to the fore.
 
Is religion a force for good in the modern world?
Whilst some view religion as a source for cohesion and compassion, others see it as a cause of division and tension. Is religion a force for good in the modern world and what is the future for faith?

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