Faith groups have been receiving increasing levels of attention from the Government since the 1990s - as a sometimes-mysterious part of UK society, a potential force of mobilisation - whether for good or ill - and as a target for consultation and 'way in' to engage with minority groups. But, rather than just trying to understand and repair relationships through faith groups, the state should be taking a more positive approach. The Government and local authorities need to recognise the contribution faith groups are already making to communities, and moving on still further from there - encouraging them to take a more formal role in society, generally.
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