Quote by Tony Blair

I mean, I went to a church school when I was younger and imbibed a certain amount of religion then but it was really in university that I got interested in religion and politics at the same time. I don't think as if it were one moment of conversion but my spiritual journey really began then.

I mean, I went to a church school when I was younger and imb

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's personal experience with religion and how it shaped their beliefs. Having attended a church school and being exposed to religious teachings during their younger years, the speaker acknowledges that their true interest and understanding in religion and its connection to politics developed during their time in university. Although they don't emphasize a specific moment of conversion, they acknowledge that their spiritual journey truly began during their university years, indicating a deeper exploration and curiosity towards the intersection of religion and politics.

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By Tony Blair

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