MISSIONARIES FINALLY GET SOME GOOD INK
(Sunday) Thanks to Rudy for pointing to a NY Times opinion piece by Nicholas Kristof, highlighting the critical role of evangelical missionaries in Africa.

...In reality, the wave of activity abroad by U.S. evangelical is one of the most important and welcome trends in our foreign relations. I disagree strongly with most evangelical Christians, theologically and politically. But I tip my hat to them abroad.

..."In most of Africa, these (evangelical missionaries) are the cornerstone of the health system," said Helene Gayle, who directs AIDS work for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. "In some countries, they serve more people than the government health system."