What Kind of Country

David Alton

David Alton has attracted national attention with his private member’s Bill to halt late abortions.

In What kind of country? he takes a clear, uncompromising look at the state of Britain in Mrs Thatcher’s third term. He examines a country where the economy is based upon individual greed, where the words like compassion and care appear to have been erased from political textbooks, and where unemployment, inner-city decay and cuts in government subsidies are all evidence of a deeper moral and spiritual bankruptcy.

What Kind of Country? challenges the orthodoxies of all political parties, and promotes an alternative which comes from neither Left nor Right. It transcends party politics in advocating a new society of justice, equality and freedom.

He questions the values of a country which is neither Christian nor civilized.

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David Alton – Published books

Faith in Britain

David Alton

“Who can doubt that we are living in an increasingly materialistic society? How are Christians to respond?”

Questioning whether Britain can any longer be called a Christian nation, David Alton issues a timely challenge to Christians across the political spectrum:

what can be done now and in the future to reclaim our Christian heritage?

One of the founders of the Movement for Christian Democracy, he devotes the core of his book to the movement’s foundational principles:

1. Social justice
2. Respect for Life
3. Reconciliation
   
4. Empowerment
   
5. Active compassion and good Stewardship

At a time of great political and economic change, he argues, Christians need to grasp the new opportunities available, particularly in the light of closer ties with Europe where different examples of Christian democracy are already to be found.

“If not now, when?

If not us, who?”

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Faith in Britain – David Alton

Whose Choice Anyway? – The Right to Life
David Alton

Abortion – Human Life

Whose Choice Anyway? asks whether “the right to choose” can take priority over “the right to life”.

Liverpool MP David Alton led a nationwide campaign to end late abortions. On introducing his bill to Parliament, he affirmed that his principle objective was to challenge the attitudes and the climate which has led to 172,000 abortions a year.

Describing abortion as defeatist, he suggests radical alternatives based on more authentic human value.

Whose Choice Anyway? includes some of the 20,000 letters people have written to David Alton. These – and David Alton’s incisive commentary – provide a powerful close – up shot of the deep emotions aroused by the controversial Private Member’s Bill which has been placed before the House of Commons.   
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Whose choice anyway? – David Alton

Pilgrim Ways – Catholic Pilgrimage Sites in Britain and Ireland

David Alton

This Guide to the best of the holy places of Catholic Britain and Ireland, is the ideal pilgrim’s companion. David Alton takes us on a personal tour from Celtic sites such as Iona and Lindisfarne to the great houses of recusant families, from holy wells to Marian shrines, and from Croagh Patrick and Knock, to the Tower of London.

As well as covering many well-known pilgrimage sites, he also gives a suggestion for a “walk of witness” from Westminster Cathedral to Tyburn Convent in London, taking in some fascinating churches on the way.

The guide is a blend of history, spiritual inspiration, personal stories and practical information which will enhance any pilgrimage – whether the pilgrim travels alone, with family or perhaps with the parish or diocese.  A list of religious houses with telephone numbers is provided in the recourses category on this website which will help pilgrims find suitable accommodation.

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Pilgrim Ways

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