Muslims came to an Anglican church? ”˜People respect faith in Iraq,’ says Sarah. ”˜They can see he is sincere.’
So is it better to be a Christian negotiating with Muslims than to be secular, I ask. I’m always hearing that religion is the problem, not the solution, in Iraq.
”˜Yes, absolutely,’ says White. ”˜People say it’s important to keep religion out of the peace process in the Middle East, but you can’t have a peace process without religion. You can’t have politics without religion in the Middle East! It’s impossible. Faith is our common ground.’
Read it all from the Spectator.
Andrew White is one of Anglicanism’s most respected and trusted leaders. We had a memorable time with him last weekend at Truro. He continues to be a valued mentor and guide in our peacemaking work and is much loved by us all.
This is a very fair story which captures his guilelessness.