Religion in Prison 'Equal Rites' in a Multi-Faith Society [Hardcover]

Examines role of Anglican chaplaincy in multi-faith prison population; compares with American situation.This is the first in-depth study of relations between the Anglican Church and other faiths in the Prison Service Chaplaincy. It examines the increasingly controversial role of Anglican chaplains in facilitating the religious and pastoral care of the increasing population of prisoners from non-Christian backgrounds.Drawing useful contrasts with the situation in the USA, it shows how the struggle for equal opportunities in a multi-faith society is politicising relations between the Church, the state and religious minorities in England.This is the first in-depth study of relations between the Anglican Church and other faiths in the Prison Service Chaplaincy. It examines the increasingly controversial role of Anglican chaplains in facilitating the religious and pastoral care of the increasing population of prisoners from non-Christian backgrounds.Drawing useful contrasts with the situation in the USA, it shows how the struggle for equal opportunities in a multi-faith society is politicising relations between the Church, the state and religious minorities in England.This is the first in-depth study of relations between the Anglican Church and other faiths in the Prison Service Chaplaincy. It examines the increasingly controversial role of Anglican chaplains in facilitating the religious and pastoral care of the increasing population of prisoners from non-Christian backgrounds. Drawing useful contrasts with the situation in the United States, it shows how the struggle for equal opportunities in a multi-faith society is politicizing relations among the Church, the state and religious minorities in England.1. Equal opportunities and multiculturalism in prisons; 2. Chaplaincy, chaplains, chapels and other faiths; 3. Church of England prison chaplains; 4. Visiting ministers of other faiths; 5. 'Facilitation' or 'dependence'?; 6. Inclusion and exclusion; 7. US prison chaplailÃâ