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Good for Society: Christian Values and Conservative Politics

6/28/2024

 
I have written a couple of books - this one is on the relationship between Christianity and Conservative values. It explores the two streams of Conservativism - one which was based on Judaeo-Christian values and another which argued that because certain things such as marriage and the family, freedom of speech and religion, strong defence and conserving the environment have proved their worth over the generations they should be conserved. As much of British history has been significantly influenced by Christianity in past centuries - and Conservativism is about conserving the best of the past - there is significant overlap between these two streams of Conservativism.
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What people say about 'Good for Society'

6/28/2024

 
Magnificent, detailed and authoritative
Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP and Shadow Home Secretary

In ‘Good for Society’ Martin Parsons has written a book well worthy of its sub title ‘Christian Values and Conservative Politics.’
Rt Hon Lord Tebbit CH, former Chairman of the Conservative Party, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and Secretary of State for Employment

 
Dr Parsons brings together expertise in politics, careful biblical study, research in Islam and experience of life under the Taliban in Afghanistan. He mounts a powerful case for identifying Christian values and view of the world in the development of the laws, liberties and institutions of the English speaking peoples. He also identifies these values in the approaches of Conservative politics and politicians. These must be recovered in order to develop a narrative and values to address the threat of Islamism which seeks to impose sharia both subtly and violently. Liberal secularists who might disagree with Dr Parsons need to demonstrate a more convincing case than he presents on all fronts.
Canon Dr Chris Sugden, Oxford Centre for Religion and Public Life

Dr Parsons has written the definitive book on Conservatism and Christianity.
Rev. Dr Jules Gomes, theologian and political journalist
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