THE SUNDAY TIMES: Reports of the death of Christianity in this country have been much exaggerated, by me among many others. Even the dear old Church of England is showing a few signs of revival. Some might attribute this change to the Holy Spirit, blowing where it listeth in that irritating way it supposedly has. I would attribute it to competition, pure and simple.Mark Alexander
The example of Islam in this country, for better and for worse, has powerfully concentrated Christian minds. Confronted with Muslim convictions, Christians — and particularly Anglicans — find themselves and their own faith renewed. There is nothing like a strong consciousness of a different identity for clarifying one’s own. Years of milksop tolerance and ecumenical dither have given way, here and there, to a new conviction. The church strikes back! Hallelujah, they're standing up for Jesus by Minette Marrin
Monday, November 20, 2006
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Thanks for the excellent post. It looks as if Europe is beginning to wake up!
Most Christians are sick of being trivialized, marginalized and ostracized for their faith. Especially in the face of such blatant hypocrisy--the universities seem to be the worst perpetrators.
You're welcome, Heather! Before I forget, JudahQ was asking after you on the thread about Elton John.
It does indeed look as if Europe is beginning to wake up. It's taken a while, but there are rumblings of something there now.
I agree with you wholeheartedly: Most Christians are sick and tired of being marginalized. What do you think of that dreadful outcome today for that poor Christian employee of British Airways?
The universities do seem to be the worst perpetrators, it's true. But would we expect anything else?
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