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This election, religion has returned to the political stage

This election, religion has returned to the political stage

Elizabeth Oldfield explains why faith communities have an important role to play in plural societies. 29/11/2019

Religion can and does play a positive role in politics but when religious citizens feel under threat, not least from political leaders, it’s more difficult for them to play this outward–looking role, writes Elizabeth Oldfield in this article for The Financial Times.

Read her article here.

 


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Elizabeth Oldfield

Elizabeth Oldfield

Elizabeth is host of The Sacred podcast. She was Theos’ Director from August 2011 – July 2021. She appears regularly in the media, including BBC One, Sky News, and the World Service, and writing in The Financial Times.

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Posted 29 November 2019

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