Description
Book SynopsisWhy the pundits want to spread a myth about the death of faith, particularly in Britain.
Trade Review“A stimulatingly counter-intuitive take on the state of British Christianity, this should be read by anyone - believer or non-believer - who is interested in the future of religion in Britain.” -- Tom Holland, author of Rubicon and Millennium
“This book offers a timely word of encouragement to British Christians and a robust challenge to the narrative of church decline … Anyone who has been enticed by the story of the decline of British Christianity will be forced to review their evidence and their assumptions.” -- Dr Jonathan Chaplin, Director of the Kirby Laing Institute for Christian Ethics, Tyndale House, Cambridge
“This small book raises big questions that need to be addressed. You will find in these pages provocative and challenging analysis. Have a read and then join the debate!” -- Dr Krish Kandiah, President of the London School of Theology
Table of ContentsContents
Acknowledgments 9
Preface 11
Introduction: Who Says the Church is Dying? 13
1. Green Shoots 27
2. There’s Life in the Old Dogs Yet 41
3. Squaring the Circle: Understanding the Figures 55
4. The Church in Public Life 73
5. Service and Power 95
6. Religion and Violence 109
7. Who is the Enemy of Progress? 123
8. Re-embracing the Church 143
9. A Change of Perspective 163
Notes 173
