During the Second World War, evacuated to non-Jewish households, I encountered Christianity at home and in school. – Lionel Blue
Early on I saw the repression and idolatry of Stalinism, and when it cracked, I was open to religion again. – Lionel Blue
My mother enjoyed old age, and because of her Ive begun to enjoy parts of it too. So far Ive had it good and am crumbling nicely. – Lionel Blue
For some years I deserted religion in favour of Marxism. The republic of goodness seemed more attainable than the Kingdom of God. – Lionel Blue