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Why religion remains a force for good, not source of division, in Singapore

It helps that there is no dominant religion here, and many Singaporeans feel a personal connection with other religions too.

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Representatives of the Inter-Religious Organisation holding prayers at a war memorial service in February.

Representatives of the Inter-Religious Organisation holding prayers at a war memorial service in February.

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Mathew Mathews and Melvin Tay

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In a world rife with division, religion is often treated with scepticism, even disdain.

Religious extremism has cast a long shadow over faith, leaving us to grapple with images of violence carried out under the banner of belief.

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