We Don't Do God: The Marginalisation of Public Faith

by George Carey, Andrew Carey

Secular assumptions are being introduced piecemeal into our way of life. From the Millennium Dome (what exactly was it celebrating?) to the restrictions on the wearing of crosses and abolition of nativity plays, Christianity is being marginalised. Christian social initiatives at local levels are now so severely restricted that several Christian bodies issue guidelines on handling local council prejudice. There is a widespread if ill-defined sense that a valuable heritage is slipping away. Yet the Bible and Prayer Book are seminal for our language and literature; Christian social action predated the modern welfare state; our laws are based on Christian ethical systems. Christians should push back, re-engaging with politicians and opinion formers. Christians must be salt and light. Introverted Christianity must give way to engagement with the world, not defensively but with confidence and hope. It is time for a proper debate about the place of faith in modern Britain.

176 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2012

Reviews

[Melissa]

The basis of this book is the effects of modern secularist culture on Christians. Are Christians being persecuted? Should there be seperation of church and state? The author (whom I met and got an autographed copy) states with many facts the modern infatuation with being PC and secularist, whilst legally sidelining Christianity and personal religious freedom. This book sets up a great introduction to "what should happen next" and I would be interested to read his thoughts.

[Elizabeth Parenzee]

Enjoyed, a new insight into the Christian faith and it's effect on the public.