For some years I deserted religion in favour of Marxism. The republic of goodness seemed more attainable than the Kingdom of God. Lionel Blue attainabledesertfavour Change image and share on social
At religious instruction classes, I encountered The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan, and the sincerity of the traveller in that book was overwhelming. Lionel Blue bookbunyanclass Change image and share on social
Discrimination against Jews can be read in Thomas Aquinas, and insults against Jews in Martin Luther. Lionel Blue aquinadiscriminationinsult Change image and share on social
It was admitted by the early rabbis that the sectarians could be as full of good works as eggs were full of meat. Lionel Blue admitearlyegg Change image and share on social
Christianity had two faces which bewildered me - two pictures which didn't fit. Lionel Blue bewilderchristianityface Change image and share on social
I was not comfortable worshipping another Jew. Lionel Blue comfortablejewworship Change image and share on social
Some of the parables of the Kingdom made wonderful sense, but the exclusivity in the New Testament put me off. Lionel Blue exclusivitykingdommake Change image and share on social
For a devotee or lover, the being, worshipped or loved, will always be the only one for her or him. Lionel Blue devoteelovelover Change image and share on social
I still go to a Christian priory for retreats. Lionel Blue christianprioryretreat Change image and share on social