Quote by Cyril Connolly

Those of us who were brought up as Christians and have lost our faith have retained the sense of sin without the saving belief in redemption. This poisons our thought and so paralyses us in action.

Those of us who were brought up as Christians and have lost

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who were raised in Christian faith but have lost their belief in religion still carry the burden of guilt and wrongdoing associated with the concept of sin. However, since they no longer believe in the possibility of redemption or forgiveness, this sense of guilt can become overwhelming and hinder their ability to take meaningful action in their lives. It implies that the absence of faith can lead to a sense of moral paralysis and an inability to move forward.

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Sin

By Cyril Connolly

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