I have received many questions in the past from viewers of our podcast about the role of missions in Africa. Some comments have been from atheists wondering whether missionaries can truly have an impact. I came to my own conclusions on these questions mostly from what I have seen, felt, touched, and experienced going to the DR Congo and working with missionaries there on the ground.

But recently a friend shared this article with me by an atheist that offered an interesting perspective on the role of missions in a war torn Africa:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/matthew_parris/article5400568.ece

Food for thought…