Christians must recover nerve, says Nazir-Ali

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[Anglican Mainstream] 3 Jul 2008--The west is losing Christian discourse at a time when it needs it most, the bishop of Rochester told a gathering of conservative church leaders in Jerusalem yesterday.

Addressing the 1,200 delegates of the Global Anglican Future Conference, Dr Michael Nazir-Ali said militant secularism was creating a double jeopardy for western culture. "Western culture depends on Judeo-Christian heritage. Let us pray we are able to recover our Christian nerve in the west and to make sure the gospel is not lost," he said.

His presence among the Anglicans attending the alternative forum, for those boycotting a once-a-decade gathering of the world’s bishops next month, has been hailed as a boost for the summit.

Nazir-Ali, who attracts controversy for his traditionalist values, is held in high esteem by his Gafcon colleagues.