The status of religion and the public benefit in charity law. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Barry W. Bussey.
• Editors: Bussey, Barry W, 1965-
• Contents: Cover -- Front Matter -- Half-title -- Title page -- Copyright information -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Table of Cases -- Parts I to IV -- Part I Concept and Practice of Public Benefit -- Chapter One Have a Little Faith: The Advancement of Religion and Public Benefit -- Introduction -- Religion and Society -- Charitable Purposes and Public Benefit -- Liberty Trust -- The Scientology Case -- The Word Case -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Chapter Two Religion and Public Benefit: Social Scientific Perspectives and Critiques -- Introduction -- Concepts and Levels Perspective: Religious Concepts and Levels Are Distinct -- Critique: The Concepts and Levels Have Become Confounded -- Relationships between Levels -- Perspective: Concepts and Levels Are Related in Multiple Ways -- Critique: The Complexity of Relationships Is Underappreciated -- Theory and Reality -- Perspective: Knowledge Comes from Theory Development -- Critique: The Realities of Religious Effects Are Neglected -- Broader Implications: Does Religion Benefit the Public? -- Reductionism Oversimplifies Judgement -- Incongruence Confuses Expectation -- Misconstrual Disrespects Humanity Conclusion -- Notes -- Chapter Three The Public Benefit of 'Advancing Religion' as a Charitable Purpose: A Canadian Perspective -- Introduction -- Better Personal Outcomes -- More Responsible Choices -- Greater Opportunity -- Improved Health -- Increased Longevity -- Economic Impact of Better Personal Outcomes -- Prosocial Attitudes and Behaviours -- Good Citizens -- Good Behaviour -- Giving and Volunteering -- Tangible Community Benefits -- Positive Social Capital -- The 'Halo Effect' -- Religion's Return on Investment -- Neighbourhood Viability Index -- Benefits for the Public At Large Other-Centredness -- Civic Engagement -- A Social Buffer -- Improved Availability of Community Services -- Foundational Freedom for Liberal Democracy -- Contribution to a Pluralistic Culture -- Religion and Women -- Contribution to Public Discourse -- Effects on Business and the Economy -- Support for Government Policy -- Why Religion 'Works' -- Religion is Comprehensive -- Religion Provides Strong Motivation -- Religion Shapes Identity -- Places of Worship Have Self-Reinforcing Social Networks -- Places of Worship Drive Behaviour -- Places of Worship Build Strong Family Bonds Places of Worship are Coherent and Cohesive -- Religion is Unique in How it Works -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Part II Advancement of Religion in The United Kingdom -- Chapter Four Religion and Public Benefit in United Kingdom Charity Law -- Charitable Purposes and Public Benefit -- England and Wales -- Scotland -- Northern Ireland -- The Influence of the Scottish Act -- The Commission's Recent Decisions on Registration -- The Charity Commission and the Abolition of the Presumption -- The Role of the Regulator -- The Nature of 'Religion' -- The Outcome of the Consultation -- The Aftermath
• Publisher Details: London : Anthem Press
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 346.064; Charity laws and legislation; Church and state; Église et État; church and state; LAW -- General; Charity laws and legislation; Church and state; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781785272677; 1785272675; 9781785272684; 1785272683
• Related ISBNs: 9781785272660; 9781785273629
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Vendor-supplied metadata.
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