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The Leading Edge

Posted by Andy On October - 13 - 2009

From Touchstone Magazine by Phillip E. Johnson

The Heart of Africa“My internet reading has once again led my attention toward Africa. On December 27, 2008, the London Times published a short article by Matthew Parris with the long and attention-grabbing title, “As an Atheist I Truly Believe Africa Needs God.” The even longer subtitle summarizes the bottom line: “Missionaries, not aid money, are the solution to Africa’s biggest problem—the crushing passivity of the people’s mindset.” Parris doesn’t explain why he is still an atheist, but he does a stunning job of explaining why his view of Christian missionary efforts in Africa has drastically changed in recent years.”

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From the July/August 2009 Issue: Volume 22, Issue 6

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