Mal Fletcher comments

We need to be true to the often radical demands of our very robust faith. And we need to do this in a way that positively surprises people.

This must surely be the challenge for Christians in today's global environment: to live in a way that provokes positive curiosity and respect.

The Apostle Peter instructed first century Christians to be ready always to give an answer to anyone who asked of them a reason for the hope within them. Our problem much of the time is that no one is asking the question, because we've inspired apathy or even hostility instead of positive curiosity.

Only a very committed, thoughtful and compassionate faith will inspire people in a pluralistic and globalised West to ask of a Christian, 'Why do you live this extraordinary and exemplary life?'