‘Christianity is not dead’
As Easter approaches, Ron Ferguson argues that Christianity will not disappear in Scotland as humanity continues to seek meaning in life.
IF I had a fiver for every conversation that began, “I don’t believe in God, but...” I’d be able to drive into Kirkwall every day in a brand-new Mercedes, instead of a battered old Ford.
These conversations most often begin after a wedding or a funeral, when libations have been taken and tongues have been loosened. Most clerics will recognise the scene I am talking about.
“I don’t believe in God, minister, but let me tell you about this strange experience I had. I’ve never been able to talk about it with anyone. They would think I had lost the plot.”