Religion is a central aspect of culture, as is the critical evaluation of different types of religion. Since 9/11 religion and different manifestations of it have been far more in the public eye in western societies than they had been since the Enlightenment. Yet, not all forms of religion are necessarily good for those who adhere to them and for others. Some types of religion are de-humanizing and need to be resisted whilst others are profoundly humanizing and good. In "Good and Bad Religion" Peter Vardy, one of the leading moral educators in the UK, seeks to provide criteria to separate good and bad manifestations of religion - central to this are United Nations declarations on rights and the broad agreement, found in the Western and Eastern philosophical conditions, that there is a single human nature which all human beings share and certain types of attitudes and behaviour can be profoundly damaging.

About the Author
Dr Peter Vardy is Vice-Principal of Heythrop College, University of London. He has written eleven books translated into seven languages. He runs major conferences aimed at A level students which attract hundreds of pupils and has a wide network of contacts in the world of theology, religious studies and philosophy.


Book Information
ISBN 9780334043492
Author Peter Vardy
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint SCM Press
Publisher SCM Press