Manini Sheker is a PhD candidate in social anthropology at the University of Sussex. She holds degrees from the Universities of Oxford and Toronto and in 2011 was a finalist in the Guardian's International Development Journalism competition. Manini was also awarded the Ngo Human Welfare Prize by Oxford University in 2013. Follow her on twitter @ManiniSheker.
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Published in: TransformationCan religion be a positive force for social change?
Faith is neither a poison pill nor a silver bullet, but understanding its significance is crucial.