Quote by Kate Atkinson

I'm a lapsed Quaker. I don't go to meetings any more. But I'm very drawn to Catholicism - all that glitter. I'd love to be a Catholic. I think it would be fantastic - faith, forgiveness, absolution, extreme unction - all these wonderful words. I don't think anyone who was ever born a Catholic hasn't died a Catholic, no matter how lapsed they are.

I'm a lapsed Quaker. I don't go to meetings any more. But I'

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their religious background and interests. They mention being a lapsed Quaker, meaning they no longer actively participate in Quaker meetings. However, they express a strong attraction to Catholicism, particularly its aesthetic appeal and spiritual practices such as faith, forgiveness, absolution, and extreme unction. Despite not actively practicing, the speaker believes that once someone is born a Catholic, that identity lingers with them throughout their life, suggesting a lasting connection to the faith regardless of one's level of adherence.

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Faith

By Kate Atkinson

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