Theos has welcomed Tony Blair's speech on faith and globalisation.

In his speech at Westminster Cathedral earlier this evening, the former Prime Minister said that he was passionate about the importance of faith in the modern world and emphasised the need for people of faith to reach out to one another.

Commenting on the speech, Paul Woolley, Director of Theos said:

"Tony Blair's speech tackled two of the biggest challenges confronting our world today - religious faith and globalisation.

"He is right to urge politicians not to dismiss religion as out-of-date or extreme.

"The theory of secularisation has been widely discredited. The reality is that religious faith will play an increasingly significant role in society and not simply due to radical Islam. The return of civil society, the emerging political interest in well-being and the growth of identity politics all point towards a greater role for God in the public square.

"Mr Blair recognises this and is to be congratulated on establishing his new Faith Foundation."

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