Posts Tagged ‘Christianity’
Missionaries, not aid money, are the solution to Africa’s biggest problem – the crushing passivity of the people’s mindset
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
Eastern Religions
In their enthusiasm to (rightly) defend the truth and warn about counterfeits I see a lot of teaching in the Church, and Christian web sites, about the danger of Eastern Religions. By this is meant the likes of Buddhism, Hinduism etc. But think about this for a minute:
Christianity is an Eastern Religion.
As it says in the Psalms, ‘Selah’ (pause and think about that).
Christianity originated in the East – the Middle East – in Israel, not New York, London or Belfast. Let’s remember that ’salvation is of the Jews’ (John 4 v.22). Jesus was a Jew, not a white Westerner. At the roots of our faith is an Eastern Religion. Let’s remember to obey Scripture and ‘pray for the peace of Jerusalem’ (Psalm 122). Jesus is the Peace of Jerusalem and peace in Israel will only be found in Him.
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