Jeremy Gadd » africa http://www.jeremygadd.co.uk Worship Leader, creative art, music, ecology, humour, spirituality and other stuff.... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:08:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Missionaries, not aid money, are the solution to Africa’s biggest problem – the crushing passivity of the people’s mindset http://www.jeremygadd.co.uk/2009/11/03/missionaries-not-aid-money-are-the-solution-to-africas-biggest-problem-the-crushing-passivity-of-the-peoples-mindset/ http://www.jeremygadd.co.uk/2009/11/03/missionaries-not-aid-money-are-the-solution-to-africas-biggest-problem-the-crushing-passivity-of-the-peoples-mindset/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:26:56 +0000 Jeremy http://www.jeremygadd.co.uk/?p=245 I was fascinated and pleased to read that Matthew Parris, a columnist at The Times newspaper wrote “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.” He goes on to say “Education and [...]]]>
Matthew Parris, columnist with the Times newspaper

Matthew Parris, a columnist with The Times newspaper

I was fascinated and pleased to read that Matthew Parris, a columnist at The Times newspaper wrote

“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.”

He goes on to say “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.”

Couldn’t agree more. As one who has over the years campaigned for justice for developing nations – for Fair Trade, cancellation of debt and for political reform – I see the value of these but have long held that only the power of God can bring lasting change.

A truly refreshing, objective bit of media critique. Read more at http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/matthew_parris/article5400568.ece

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