Through reference to plays, poetry, novels, films and painting,this manifesto traces the genealogy of ?true religion' in thewestern world and makes six controversial claims about the past,present and future of religion. Traces a transformation in the way religion is understood andperformed in the western world. Makes several major claims about the past, present and futureof true religion. Uses cultural metaphors as ways into understandingreligion. Refers to plays, poetry, novels, paintings and films, includingRomeo and Juliet, Moby Dick, The Exorcist and Stigmata. Suggests that the end of wars between nations could result in areturn of wars of faith. Part of the prestigious Blackwell Manifestos series.