Karen, In my pre-dogwalk haste this morning I misread Philip Jenkins' case*. I now realise that he's not saying there's going to be a Second Reformation (within Christianity) leading to a revival of individualism and energy, but a second Counter-Reformation � a strong Pentecostal-type reaction to the liberalisation/intellectualising of theology (and falling church attendances) within the 'straight' Christianity of the northern hemisphere. And this, in turn might lead to much sectarian trouble both within Christianity as a whole but also, more trouble between it and Islam than is taking place already (Sudan, Nigeria, Indonesia, Philippines).
Well, all I can say is that I found his analysis to be fascinating and quite persuasive � quite the most interesting material I have read on my dogwalk for many a week. Keith *"The Next Christianity", Atlantic Monthly, October 2002 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- Keith Hudson,6 Upper Camden Place, Bath BA1 5HX, England Tel:01225 312622/444881; Fax:01225 447727; E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________________________________________________________
