The conversion of agnostic High Tories to the Anglican church is always rather suspect. It seems too pat … - Terry Eagleton

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Terry Eagleton

The conversion of agnostic High Tories to the Anglican church is always rather suspect. It seems too pat and predictable, too clearly a matter of politics rather than faith.

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