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British unbelievers manage to give praise to God | Marvin Olasky

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What kind of tea are they drinking in London these days? Our cover story quotes three British authors as we assay reasons for optimism. And a recent article and book by writers across the pond are also worth noting.

• The article in The Times, by journalist (and twice Columnist of the Year) Matthew Parris, began, "As an atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God. Missionaries, not aid money, are the solution to Africa's biggest problem—the crushing passivity of the people's mindset."

Parris then noted "the enormous contribution that Christian evangelism makes in Africa. . . . In Africa Christianity changes people's hearts. It brings a spiritual transformation. The rebirth is real. The change is good." He wrote that he "used to avoid this truth by applauding—as you can—the practical work of mission churches in Africa. . . . I would allow that if faith was needed to motivate missionaries to help, then, fine: but what counted was the help, not the faith."