Peter Thomson (priest)

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Peter Ashley Thomson

British prime minister, while they were both at St John's College, Oxford.[2] He also influenced Geoff Gallop, who later became Premier of Western Australia. His thought was deeply influenced by the Scottish philosopher John Macmurray
.

Thomson studied for the priesthood at

Ridley College, an evangelical theological college in Melbourne, but became more radical in his Christianity and passionate about politics as a way for Christians to achieve their social objectives.[2]

After several jobs, Thomson attended Oxford to study for two years, where a group of undergraduates gathered around him and were influenced by his approach to politics. This group included both Blair and Gallop.[2] Blair has stated that Thomson awakened his concern for a Christian approach to left-wing politics.[3]

References

  1. ^ Mawson, Andrew (25 January 2010). "The Rev Peter Thomson obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  2. ^ a b c Anthony Seldon, Blair (The Free Press, 2005)
  3. ^ Brian Wheeler (10 May 2007). "The Tony Blair story". BBC News. Retrieved 18 October 2013.

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