Editing Thatcherism (section)

=== Sermon on the Mound ===
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In May 1988, Thatcher gave an address to the [[General Assembly of the Church of Scotland|General Assembly]] of the [[Church of Scotland]]. In the speech, Thatcher offered a theological justification for her ideas on capitalism and the market economy. She said, "Christianity is about spiritual redemption, not social reform", and she quoted [[St Paul]] by saying, "If a man will not work he shall not eat". Choice played a significant part in Thatcherite reforms, and Thatcher said that choice was also Christian, stating that [[Jesus Christ]] chose to lay down his life and that all individuals have the God-given right to choose between [[good and evil]].