Former UK Prime Minister To Teach Faith In USA

Since leaving office in 2007 former prime minister Tony Blair has come out of the religious closet, so to speak, left the Anglican Church and adopted the catholic faith.

Unlike the USA, where strong religious views are seen as a positive advantage in public office, strong religious views in the UK are treated with a certain mistrust, and can damage a politicians public life.

No wonder then that Mr Blair kept his strong faith under wraps until he 'retired'. Mr Blair now looking for further gainful employment seems to have moved his focus to the USA

News released today that as of next year Tony Blair is to teach students at Yale University, when he leads a seminar on faith and globalisation. The former prime minister has today been appointed as a fellow at Yale.

A statement said: "Yale University is pleased to announce the appointment of [former] Prime Minister Tony Blair as the Howland Distinguished Fellow for the next academic year. Mr Blair has demonstrated outstanding leadership in these areas and is especially qualified to bring his
perspective to bear.

I don't think Mr Blair will be short of cash any time soon, as since he left office his income has only grown, with other appointments including Middle East envoy, and an adviser to investment bank JP Morgan.