Calm and collected: G Gordon Steel’s composite faith

‘I have been led to the startling realisation that all that we say and write about religion is human.’

‘My collection contains passages that might seem contradictory.’ | Photo: by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

We have all heard people who say that in times of serious illness or trouble ‘It was my faith that kept me going’. I would not use those words myself – they seem to refer to a compact and well-defined faith that I do not have – but over the years I have amassed a collection of writings (and music) that give me a strong sense of rightness and comfort. They have been chosen at various times when I have felt them valuable. I refer to them often.

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