Critics of religion argue that the threat of proselytism is one of the key reasons why faith-based organisations should not have a greater role in providing public services, or receive any public money. The latest report by the UK think tank Theos argues that in fact there is little evidence that religious charities proselytize as part of their community action.
However, there is confusion about the boundaries between what is and isn’t legitimate when it comes to the public articulation of faith. The Problem of Proselytism explores three areas where faith-based organisations do need to exercise caution: prioritising the public good, respecting the dignity of religious and other minorities and protecting vulnerable service users.
However, there is confusion about the boundaries between what is and isn’t legitimate when it comes to the public articulation of faith. The Problem of Proselytism explores three areas where faith-based organisations do need to exercise caution: prioritising the public good, respecting the dignity of religious and other minorities and protecting vulnerable service users.
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