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Belief-based groups have a strong record in campaigning for reform, writes Zaki Cooper,
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Rev Matthew Smith points to the part all denominations of Christianity have played in supporting the fabric of society
Churches have made their premises available for all manner of support groups, including food banks, writes Rev Matthew Smith. Photograph: HASPhotos/Alamy Stock Photo
Churches have made their premises available for all manner of support groups, including food banks, writes Rev Matthew Smith. Photograph: HASPhotos/Alamy Stock Photo
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While the great religious traditions do not support any single political dogma, throughout history they have been at the forefront of the some of the great struggles for liberty (The Guardian view on liberal Christians: is this their moment?, 1 January). The campaign to abolish the slave trade featured a number of Christians, and was led by William Wilberforce. He