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December 28, 2008

A pat on the back for Christian missionaries

I have always enjoyed Matthew Parris's articles in the London Times and admired his honesty and good sense. And just yesterday, writing in the Times, Mr Parris admits to having changed his mind about the presence of Christian evangelists in Africa. It seems he now thinks they're doing an okay job. There's a snippet below, but really it's worth reading the whole article: As an atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God

'Now a confirmed atheist, I've become convinced of the enormous contribution that Christian evangelism makes in Africa: sharply distinct from the work of secular NGOs, government projects and international aid efforts. These alone will not do. Education and training alone will not do. In Africa Christianity changes people's hearts. It brings a spiritual transformation. The rebirth is real. The change is good.'

Posted by sahelsteve at December 28, 2008 11:47 AM