A philosophical discussion of religious belief and its place in society. The book will examine the nature of faith and of the attacks upon it, considering both external and internal criticism - from non-believers and between believers. Having clarified the character of faith and considered its intellectual status, and its relation to scientific, moral, artistic and philosophical modes of thought, the book will then address a number of issues of contemporary public interest where religious faith is at issue, e.g. religious education and schooling.